Which of the following characterize/characterize the people of the Indus Civilization? (UPSC, 2013) 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 answer using the code given below:

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Correct answer: 2 only. Ans: B Statement 1 is incorrect: No building has been discovered in the Indus valley which can resemble a temple. Although “Great Bath” may have been used for ritual purposes by the Indus valley people. Statement 2 is correct: Figurines resembling female deities and male gods have been found in the Indus Valley. These included terracotta figurines of women, heavily jewelled, some with elaborate head-dresses. These were regarded as mother goddesses. Rare stone statuary of men in an almost standardised posture, seated with one hand on the knee – such as the “priest-king” – was also similarly classified. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Indus Valley people were not aware of the use of horses and did not show the same regard for the cow or bull. Whilst, the Vedic people attached great importance to cows and horses amongst various animals.

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