Question

From which of the following Indus site, the statue of the dancing girl has been found?

• A. Harappa
• B. Mohenjo-Daro
• C. Lothal
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mohenjo-Daro

• The seals, clay figures, utensils, ornaments, etc. from Harappa show their craftsmanship.

• Copper, bronze, and gold were used to make ornaments. Evidence of centres where beads were made, is found in Lothal.

• Bangles were made from clay, bronze, and tortoise shells.

• Harappans made seals from clay and stones

• The statue of the dancing girl found from Mohenjo-Daro is also an example for their artistic skill. The diverse handicrafts hint at the existence of occupational groups.

• Harappans had their own script but it has not been deciphered yet.