History • Ancient IndiaEasy
Which of the following animals is prominently featured on the Pashupati seal discovered at Mohenjo-daro?
A. Horse
B. Elephant✓ Correct Answer
C. Lion
D. Camel
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Pashupati seal depicts a seated figure surrounded by animals, which include an elephant, a tiger, a rhinoceros, and a buffalo, along with two deer beneath the seat. The Indus Valley seals provide invaluable insight into the religious iconography and fauna of the period. Notably, the horse is absent from the core artistic representations of the mature Harappan phase.
More History Ancient India questions
- Which of the following Jaina councils resulted in the compilation of the 'Drishtavada', the loss or…
- Which of the following Jain doctrines emphasizes absolute non-violence in thought, word, and deed?
- Consider the following statements regarding the Vedic assembly known as the 'Sabha': 1. It functioned as an…
- Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization provides archaeological evidence of a unique…
- Which of the following Gupta inscriptions provides the earliest epigraphic evidence of the practice of Sati?