- Statement A: The Pipal tree is frequently depicted on seals and pottery, suggesting it held sacred significance. Association with 'celestial plants' aligns with the idea of venerated trees in ancient cultures. This statement is likely correct or plausible. - Statement B: Numerous terracotta female figurines, often adorned and sometimes pregnant, have been found at Harappan sites. These are widely interpreted by archaeologists as representations of a Mother Goddess, indicating a fertility cult. This statement is generally accepted. - Statement C: While burial was a common method of disposing of the dead in the Harappan Civilization (including extended burials, fractional burials, and pot burials), evidence of cremation has also been found at sites like Mohenjo-Daro (in the form of ash and charred bones in burial pits) and Lothal (urn burials with ashes). Therefore, stating that they "never" disposed of the dead by cremation is incorrect. - Statement D: The famous "Pashupati" seal from Mohenjo-Daro depicts a seated figure with a horned headdress surrounded by animals. Many scholars interpret this figure as a prototype of the later Hindu deity Shiva (specifically Pashupati, Lord of Animals). This statement reflects a widely held interpretation.
Which of the following statements about the Harappan Civilisation is not correct?
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Indus Valley Civilization (Religious Beliefs, Practices, and Iconography)
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Answer: C. The people of Harappan Civilisation never disposed of their dead by the method of crema‐ tion
More Ancient History of India questions
- 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.
- There is no strong evidence of grand palaces or temples in the Indus Civilization sites. Their architecture suggests well-planned cities with focus on civic amenities and dwelling units, not monumental religious or royal structures. 2. Evidence from seals and figurines suggests the worship of a male deity (often identified as 'proto-Shiva') and numerous female figurines implying the worship of a Mother Goddess. 3. While the presence of the horse in the Indus Valley is debated and evidence is scarce, there is no clear indication of the widespread use of horse-drawn chariots in warfare, unlike later periods in South Asia. 235. Which of the following wasnotworshipped by the Harappans?
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