Q. With reference to the artifacts of the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1.Terracotta art in the IVC was primarily used for large temple carvings and religious murals.
2.The IVC’s terracotta seals featured scenes depicting great battles and conquests.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Terracotta art in the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was used for creating smaller objects such as figurines, toys, and seals. Terracotta figures included representations of animals, humans, and deities, as well as practical items like toy carts, whistles, and rattles. The IVC’s seals, including those made of terracotta, did not typically feature scenes depicting great battles and conquests. The seals predominantly bore images of various animals such as bulls, elephants, rhinoceros, and tigers.
Source: The Hindu
