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Harappa and Religion

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Consider the following statements about religious practices of Harappans:
1. They are said to have worshipped symbolic images.
2. They believed in nature worship.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
There are many seals to support the evidence of the Indus Valley Gods. Some seals show animals which resemble the two gods, Shiva and Rudra along with Mother goddess. Other seals depict a tree and animals which showed a form of nature worship.

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