Question

Which of the following are not depicted on the Harappan seals?

A Shiva and Laxmi
B Swastik motif
C Composite Creatures
D Animal World

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

Among the given options, "A Shiva and Laxmi" are not depicted on the Harappan seals. The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley civilization, flourished around 2600 to 1900 BCE in the regions of present-day Pakistan and northwest India. The seals found at Harappan sites depict various elements of their society, including animals, plants, human figures, and abstract symbols. However, specific deities like Shiva and Laxmi, which are associated with later Hindu traditions, are not depicted on the Harappan seals. The seals primarily feature animals, such as bulls, elephants, tigers, and rhinoceros, along with various composite creatures and abstract motifs like the Swastika.