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UPSC 2013: 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.
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
(c)1, 2 and 3
(d)None of the statements given above is correct
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Excavations show no evidence of large palaces or temples at Harappa-Mohenjo-daro, and no horse remains or chariots have been found, so Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Terracotta ‘mother-goddess’ figurines and the Pashupati seal indicate veneration of both female and male deities, making Statement 2 correct.
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