UPSC Prelims 2013 · Question 95 of 99
UPSC Prelims 2013 question on Indus Civilization Features
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2013
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectAncient History
- TopicHarappan Civilization (Indus Valley)
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeStatement
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:
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Answer: B. 2 only
Indus Valley Civilization does not provide clear evidence of massive palaces or grand temples like those seen in Mesopotamia or Egypt, so statement 1 is incorrect. Archaeological findings such as mother goddess figurines and the Pashupati seal indicate worship of both female and male deities, making statement 2 correct. There is no conclusive evidence of horse-drawn chariots being used in warfare by the Harappans, so statement 3 is incorrect. Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.