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Q22. Consider the following statements regarding Pashupati Seal.
1. The seal was discovered at Mohenjodaro
2. Pashupati is shown surrounded by animals.
3. Only rhinoceros, buffalo and tiger were shown below the seat of the figure.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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(a) Only 1 and 2

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(b) Only 2 and 3

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(c) Only 1 and 3

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(d) All of the above

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The correct option is A (a) Only 1 and 2
Pashupati Seal: A steatite seal discovered at Mohenjo-daro depicts a human figure or a deity seating cross-legged. The figure, referred to as Pashupati wears a three-horned headgear and is surrounded by animals. An elephant and a tiger are there on the left side of the figure while a rhinoceros and a buffalo are seen on the right side. Two antelopes are shown below the seat of the figure

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