Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Valley Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshipped both male and female deities. 3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare. Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 2 only. Statement 1 "They possessed great palaces and temples" is incorrect as during the period, no temples or religious place was seen from Harappan cities. Statement 2 "They worshipped both male and female deities" is correct as with presence of female deity with male figure posture that surrounds by animals shows similarities of Shiva. Statement 3 "They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare" is incorrect as based on Indus seals there available many animals such as goats, buffaloes, oxen, elephants, dogs and camels, where Harappans were only familiar with horse. Option B is correct as both statements 1 and 3 are not in favour of Harappan civilisation.

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