Consider the following statements regarding the identification with Siva, of a figure represented on Harappan sealsbegin{enumerate}item It is shown in the form of a lingaitem It is shown seated in yogic postureitem It is surrounded by animalsitem It is shown with a female figure identifiable with Parvatiend{enumerate} Which of the above are correct reasons for identifying the figure with Siva?

HARRAPAN CIVILIZATION

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Consider the following statements regarding the identification with Siva, of a figure represented on Harappan seals

A	2 & 4
B	1 & 4
C	3 & 4
D	2 & 3

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The identification of Shiva is represented on Harappa seals with it is shown seated in Yogic posture and it is surrounded by animals. Explanation: This Harappa seals with the identification of Shiva in his form of pasupathi. It is because Ganesh is shown in the form of gajapati (Lord elephant).

Detailed explanation-2: -Most of the seals were made of steatite, which is a kind of soft stone. A few of them were also made of terracotta, gold, agate, chert, ivory and faience. The standard Harappan seal was square in shape with a 2X2 dimension.

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