Consider the following statements regarding the later phase of the Ind...
► Statement 1 is correct - A dog buried with human oval pit burials was discovered in Ropar, Punjab.
► Statement 2 is incorrect - The placing of the body in a foetal position is the hallmark of the early phase of IVC.
► Statement 3 is correct - In Kashmir’s Burzahom site, separate burial pits for dogs were discovered.
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Consider the following statements regarding the later phase of the Ind...
Statement 1: A dog buried with human oval pit burials was discovered in Ropar.
Statement 2: The placing of the body in a foetal position is the hallmark of the later phase of IVC.
Statement 3: The separate burial pits for dogs were discovered in Kashmir.
Let's analyze each statement one by one:
Statement 1: A dog buried with human oval pit burials was discovered in Ropar.
The discovery of a dog buried with human oval pit burials in Ropar is indeed true. Ropar is an archaeological site located in Punjab, India, which was part of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC). Excavations at Ropar have revealed oval pit burials where human skeletons were found along with various burial goods, including pottery, ornaments, and in some cases, even animal remains such as dogs. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2: The placing of the body in a foetal position is the hallmark of the later phase of IVC.
The placing of the body in a foetal position is indeed a characteristic feature of the later phase of the Indus Valley Civilization. The later phase of the IVC is associated with the Cemetery H culture, which emerged around 1900 BCE. In this phase, the burials were characterized by placing the bodies in a flexed or foetal position. This burial practice continued into the subsequent Painted Grey Ware culture, which succeeded the IVC. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3: The separate burial pits for dogs were discovered in Kashmir.
There is no evidence to suggest the discovery of separate burial pits for dogs in Kashmir related to the Indus Valley Civilization. While dogs have been found buried alongside human burials in various sites, there is no specific mention of separate burial pits dedicated solely to dogs in the Kashmir region. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
In conclusion, statements 1 and 2 are correct, but statement 3 is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is option C) 1 and 3 only.
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