Question

36. One of the best known artefacts from the Indus Valley, copper figure of a dancing girl is found in which of the following place ?

• A. a) Harappa
• B. b) Mohenjodaro
• C. c) Lothal
• D. d) Kalibangan

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) Mohenjodaro

b)
One of the best known artefacts from the Indus Valleyis this approximately four-inch-high copper figureof a dancing girl is found in Mohenjodaro. This exquisite casting depicts a girl whose long hair istied in a bun. Bangles cover her left arm, a braceletand an amulet or bangle adorn her right arm, and a cowry shell necklace is seen around her neck. Her right hand is on her hip and her left hand isclasped in a traditional Indian dance gesture. Shehas large eyes and flat nose. This figure is full of expression and bodily vigour and conveys a lot of information.