Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

What 'structures' have been assigned 'ritual significance' in the Harappan civilization?

A) Statue of Mother Goddess and the Priest-King
B) Canals found in Shortughai
C) Water reservoirs found in Dholavira
D) The Great Bath found at Mohenjodaro
E) Fire altars found at Kalibangan and Lothal

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

Options:

A and C

B and D

C and E

D and E

Correct Answer:

D and E

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4 - D and E

D) The Great Bath found at Mohenjodaro
E) Fire altars found at Kalibangan and Lothal

The problems of archaeological interpretation are perhaps most evident in attempts to reconstruct religious practices. Early archaeologists thought that certain objects which seemed unusual or unfamiliar may have had a religious significance. These included terracotta figurines of women, heavily jewelled, some with elaborate head-dresses. These were regarded as mother goddesses. Rare stone statuary of men in an almost standardised posture, seated with one hand on the knee – such as the “priest-king” – was also similarly classified. In other instances, structures have been assigned ritual significance. These include the Great Bath and fire altars found at Kalibangan and Lothal. Attempts have also been made to reconstruct religious beliefs and practices by examining seals, some of which seem to depict ritual scenes. Besides, conical stone objects have been classified as lingas.

Note- In the question it is clearly asked 'STRUCTURES' not 'statues' so A) Statue of Mother Goddess and the Priest-King' cannot be the answer.