Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Indus valley civilisation.
1. It was predominantly a secular civilisation and the religious element, though present did not dominate the scene.
2. During the period cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above 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 C Both 1 and 2

• Farmers in indus valley civilization were the first to weave cotton textiles.
• Some of cotton textiles were unearthed in 1929 in mohemjodaro site which is now in pakistan.
• the indus civilization was highly developed & it was not bound by religious rule, it was a secular civilization.
• Sir John Marshall an archaeologist says that it was not a new civilization on indian soil, it was quite old & developed