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.

None of the statements given above is correct

Question

GSMediumPrelims 2013Ancient History

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

They possessed great palaces and temples.
They worshipped both male and female deities.
They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.

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

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: No temples or religious places have been discovered in Harappan cities.

Statement 2 is correct: Figurines resembling a female deity have been found. They suggest the worship of Mother Goddess. A seal with a male figure sitting in a yogic 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.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Based on 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.