WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following are known to be true of Harappan society except
A
many of their dwellings featured indoor plumbing.
B
they engaged in maritime traded with the ancient Mesopotamians and Egyptians
C
their material culture and cities show evidence of social stratification
D
they were monotheists who worshipped only the god Indra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The people of Harappa seemed to have worshipped the Mother Goddess and Shiva Pashupati. The Mother Goddess was also known as Shakti; perhaps, they believed her to be the source of all creation. They also worshipped the male god, Shiva Pashupati.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iron is the correct answer. Note: Iron was not used in the towns of Harappan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Worship of a male deity, most likely to be of Lord Shiva; Worship of animals, nature, semi human, or fabulous. Worship of trees in their natural state or of their indwelling spirits. Worship of inanimate stones or other objects, of linga and yoni symbol.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chanhudaro, Kot Diji, Lothal, Mohenjo daro, Harappa, Kalibangan, Dholavira, Ropar etc. are all Harappan sites. Sohgaura is not a Harappan site.

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