Question

Consider the following statements about Harappan sculptures:

1. It gives an impression of the day-to-day life of the Harappans.
2. They were traded far and wide.
3. The images like dancing girl displayed typical Aryan characteristics.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Harappan sculptures included terracotta seals and figurines which range from toys to cult objects to birds and animals. This depicts their day-to-day life.
Harappan sculptures were found in Mesopotamian Civilization, Chalcolithic sites like Daimabad reflecting trade in these goods.
These sculptures particularly highlighted the physical features which were similar to the then native Indian characteristics. Aryans are supposed to have entered India in and around 1500 BC. So Harappan images could not have displayed Aryan features.