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Q47 (IAS/2001) History & Culture › Ancient India › Indus civilisation archaeology

Which one of the following animals was NOT represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A
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In Harappan culture, seals and terracotta art frequently depicted animals like the tiger, elephant, rhinoceros, and humped bull. The famous Pashupati seal explicitly features a tiger, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo. However, the cow was never represented on Harappan seals or terracotta figures, despite cattle being part of their economy. Therefore, the cow (A) is the correct answer.
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