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प्रश्न
The Seals may be considered as the most valuable finds of the Harappan Civilization. Concentrate on the picture given below and answer the following questions.

(a) What does this Seal depict?
(b) How important are the Seals as sources of information about the Harappan Culture?
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उत्तर
(a) The Seal depicts the three-faced deity seated in a yogic posture with a homed head-dress and surrounded by animals.
(b) Importance of the Seal The Seals is valuable sources of information about the culture and civilization of the Harappan people.
- From the figure on the seals, we come to know about the physical features, dress, ornaments, and hair-styles of the people and we also learn about the animals they used.
- They throw light on the religious faith and beliefs of the people.
- They give us an idea about their commercial activities.
- They reveal the remarkable skill of the artists.
- They show the scripts prevalent in those days.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention any two sources to reconstruct the Harappan Civilization.
Describe the famous sculpture in metal which was found among the ruins of the city of Mohenjo-Daro.
Give one evidence to show that the Harappan people excelled in the art of sculpture in the following:
In metal
What evidence is found for us to know about the following:
Food of the Indus Valley people.
What evidence is found for us to know about the following:
Dress and Ornaments were worn by the people.
The Harappan Civilization reveals the architectural skill of the people; Substantiate this statement by a brief mention of the following:
The Assembly Hall, the Citadel, and other Public Buildings.
Write a note on the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan people with reference to:
Worship of Trees and Animals.
With reference to the sources of information about the Harappan Civilisation, describe the significance of the following:
Great Bath
With reference to art and sculpture of the Indus Valley people answer the following question:
How did Indus pottery reflect great variety?
With reference to the religious belief of the Harappans, state the following:
Worship of Nature.
