Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Identify the sculpture from the description:

'This sculpture depicts a mature male figure with a prominent beard and hair. The expression and details of the face suggest a person of high status or authority.'

Options:

Priest-king

Father God

Mother Goddess

Proto Shiva

Correct Answer:

Priest-king

Explanation:

A stone statue of a bearded man known as the "priest-king" found in Mohenjodaro was labelled as such due to the parallels drawn from Mesopotamian history, but its connection to political power remains uncertain. This sculpture depicts a mature male figure with a prominent beard and hair. The expression and details of the face suggest a person of high status or authority.