Which of the following characterizes characterize the people of Indus Civilization 1 ...........

Ancient and Medival History Pre Mauryan Period

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Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?

1. They possessed great palaces and temples.

2. They worshipped both male and female deities.

3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

1 and 2 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

None of the statements given above is correct

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Explanation:

No temples or religious places have been discovered from Harappan cities.
•    Figurines resembling a female deity have been found. They suggest worship of Mother Goddess.A seal with male figure sitting in a logic posture with a trident-like headgear, surrounded by animals, has been found. This has a lot of similarities with Shiva. From this it is figured that the Harappans might be worshipping Shiva.
•    On the basis of the Indus seals, it can be said that a large number of animals including goats, buffaloes, oxen, elephants, dogs and camels were domesticated.
•    But the Harappans seem not to have been familiar with the horse