Question

Consider the following statements about the Priest king sculpture:
1. It is the first bronze sculpture got from the Mohenjodaro
2. It signified an important stature of the individual in the society.
3. It signifies the socio-cultural developments of the times.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

The stone bust of a male figure found at Mohenjodaro has been given the label 'priest king'. The figure is that of a man with a close-cropped beard, half-closed eyes and a fillet with an encrusted diadem around his head. It signifies important stature of the individual in society (Dress and Jewels) as well as shows socio-cultural developments of the times.