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UPSC 2011: Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements : 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Harappan society is considered predominantly secular, emphasising town planning, drainage and civic architecture rather than large religious edifices. Archaeological finds of cotton fibres and spindle whorls at sites such as Mohenjo-daro confirm that cotton textiles were being produced, so both statements are correct.
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