Question

Q. .Consider the following statements with reference to the “Seals” of Indus valley,

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C

2 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect:
Archaeologists have uncovered thousands of seals, usually made of steatite, and sometimes of agate, chert, bronze, faience and terracotta, with magnificent animal figures such as unicorn bull, rhinoceros, tiger, lion, bison, goat, buffalo, etc.

Statement 2 is correct:
The purpose of the creation of seals was mainly commercial. But the seals had both a religious and a commercial intent. For example, the seal of Pashupati depicts a human figure sitting cross-legged. The elephant and the tiger are shown on the right side of the seated figure, while the rhinoceros and the buffalo are shown on the left. In addition to these species, two antelopes are shown below the seat.0

Statement 3 is correct:
Each seal is engraved in the Indus script. It is a pictographic script that has yet to be deciphered.