Harappan Civilization (Indus Valley): UPSC Previous Year Questions (Ancient History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Harappan Civilization (Indus Valley) (Ancient History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2025Ancient History · Harappan Civilization (Indus Valley)
Q1. The famous female figurine known as ‘Dancing Girl’, found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of
Explanation
The ‘Dancing Girl’ is a renowned artifact from the Indus Valley Civilization, specifically discovered at Mohenjo-daro. It is a bronze statue, about 10.5 cm tall, and represents advanced metal casting skills (lost-wax casting technique) of the Harappan people. The figurine is notable for its naturalistic posture, with one hand on the hip and bangles on the arms, showcasing the aesthetic and artistic sensibilities of the time.
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2025
(c) bronze
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This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Harappan Civilization (Indus Valley) (Ancient History), asked from 2001 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on Harappan Civilization (Indus Valley) (Ancient History) are available for 7 years, from 2001 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
