Question

Consider the following statements about the Harappan society
1. Harappan society was atheist, as no temples or places of worship have been discovered so far.
2. The Harappan society was rational in its outlook, they did not believe in superstitions.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D Neither 1 nor 2

Even though no temples or religious structures have been found from the Indus Valley, their society was not atheistic. The Mother goddess was the most venerated god. Animals were worshiped too. Pipal and neem trees were also worshiped and have been found engraved on seals in large numbers. Harappans had many superstitions. They believed that ghosts and evil spirits were capable of harming them and, therefore, used amulets against them.