GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)IVC Indus Valley Civilization2001

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

A

Cow

B

Elephant

C

Rhinoceros

D

Tiger

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The Harappan culture (Indus Valley Civilization) produced numerous artifacts, including distinctive steatite seals and terracotta figurines, often depicting animals. 2. Animals frequently represented include the bull (especially the humped Zebu bull), unicorn (a mythical creature), Elephant, Rhinoceros, and Tiger. 3. While cattle were important (as evidenced by bull depictions), the specific representation of the female bovine, the Cow, is conspicuously rare or absent in known Harappan iconography. 4. Therefore, among the options given, the Cow is the animal generally considered NOT represented prominently, or perhaps at all, in Harappan art.

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