{"id":91089,"date":"2025-06-01T10:45:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91089"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:45:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:45:52","slug":"which-of-the-following-characterizes-characterize-the-people-of-indus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-characterizes-characterize-the-people-of-indus\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following characterizes\/characterize the people of Indus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following characterizes\/characterize the people of Indus Civilization?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. They possessed great palaces and temples.<\/li>\n<li>2. They worshipped both male and female deities.<\/li>\n<li>3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct statement\/statements using the codes given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option4=&#8221;None of the statements given above is correct&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2013<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2013\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nBased on current archaeological evidence, only statement 2 accurately characterizes the people of the Indus Civilization.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n1.  There is no strong evidence of grand palaces or temples in the Indus Civilization sites. Their architecture suggests well-planned cities with focus on civic amenities and dwelling units, not monumental religious or royal structures.<br \/>\n2.  Evidence from seals and figurines suggests the worship of a male deity (often identified as &#8216;proto-Shiva&#8217;) and numerous female figurines implying the worship of a Mother Goddess.<br \/>\n3.  While the presence of the horse in the Indus Valley is debated and evidence is scarce, there is no clear indication of the widespread use of horse-drawn chariots in warfare, unlike later periods in South Asia.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) was known for its urban planning, sophisticated drainage systems, standardized weights and measures, and seals with undeciphered script. Major sites include Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal, Kalibangan, and Dholavira.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following characterizes\/characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshipped both male and female deities. 3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare. Select the correct statement\/statements using the codes given below. 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