GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following animals was not represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?
A
Cow
B
Elephant
C
Rhinoceros
D
Tiger
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer for this question is (a). The pictures of elephant, rhinoceros, tiger, deer, sheep, etc. are depicted on the seals and terracotta arts of Harappan culture, but cow was not depicted on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan cultures.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Horse. Cow, camel, horse, and lion were not depicted on seals. Bull was the animal most commonly represented on the seals. In fact, Horse was an animal that was unknown to the Harappan Civilization.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buffalos were conspicuous by its absence in the terracottas of Indus valley civilization.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Harappans domesticated animals like dogs; cats; humped bull and shorthorn cattle. While we also have evidence of domestic fowl, camels, buffalo, and pigs.

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