Consider the following statements regarding the identification of proto-Shiva, a figure represented on Harappan seals.

A. It is shown in form of Gajapati.
B. It is shown seated in Yogic posture.
C. It is surrounded sometimes by animals.
D. It is shown with female figure identifiable with Parvati.
E. It is shown in laughing posture.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B, C only

The correct answer is Option (2) → B, C only

Proto-Shiva, as represented on some Harappan seals, is a subject of scholarly interpretation, and there are various theories regarding its identification. The reasoning behind the correct choices is as follows:

B. It is shown seated in a Yogic posture: Some depictions on Harappan seals show a figure in a meditative or Yogic posture, which has led to the interpretation of this figure as proto-Shiva.

C. It is surrounded sometimes by animals: In some representations, the figure (interpreted as proto-Shiva) is indeed surrounded by animals, suggesting a connection with nature and perhaps divine aspects associated with Shiva.

So, the correct option is [2].