Asked: I.A.S. (Pre) 2001medium Level
ID: 693d99f6faac6241e62a16d1
QUESTION STATEMENT:

निम्नलिखित पशुओं में से किस एक का हड़प्पा संस्कृति में पाई मुहरों और टेराकोटा कलाकृतियों में निरूपण (Representation) नहीं हुआ था?

Which one of the following animals was not represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?

SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
Cow
गाय
Correct
B
Elephant
हाथी
C
Rhinoceros
गेंडा
D
Tiger
बाघ
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option A (Cow)

हड़प्पा संस्कृति की मुहरों एवं टेराकोटा कलाकृतियों में गाय का चित्रण नहीं मिलता है, जबकि हाथी, गैंडा, बाघ, हिरण, भेड़ा आदि के अंकन मिलते हैं। गाय को महत्व वैदिक काल में प्राप्त हुआ।

The figures of Elephant, Rhinoceros, Tiger, Deer, Sheep etc. are depicted on the seals and terracotta art of Harappan culture. But the Cow was not depicted on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan cultures.

Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Indus Valley Civilization
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