Consider the following statements about the sculptures during the Indu...
Mother Goddess: Mother Goddess is the most important terracotta statue found in the Indus Valley Civilization. Mother Goddess figures are usually crude standing female figures adorned with necklaces hanging over prominent breasts and wearing a loin cloth and a girdle. Fan shaped head-dress, with a cup-like projection on each side, is a distinct decorative feature of Mother Goddess figures of the Indus Valley. Dancing Girl: Dancing Girl is one of the best-known artefacts of the Indus Valley Civilization. It was found at Mohenjo-Daro. This four-inch statue of a dancing girl is made using copper. Bearded Priest: The bust of a bearded man has been interpreted to represent a priest. This statue is made in soapstone. The man in the statue is draped in shawl coming under the right arm and covering the left shoulder.
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Consider the following statements about the sculptures during the Indu...
Analysis of the Statements
To evaluate the correctness of the statements regarding sculptures from the Indus Valley Civilization, we need to analyze each statement individually.
Statement 1: Bust of a bearded priest is a terracotta statue.
- This statement is correct. The bust of a bearded priest, often referred to as the "Priest-King," is indeed made of terracotta. It showcases the artistic skills of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Statement 2: Dancing girl is a copper statue.
- This statement is incorrect. The famous "Dancing Girl" figure is actually made of bronze, not copper. This bronze statue exemplifies the advanced metallurgy skills of the Indus Valley artists.
Statement 3: Mother Goddess is a stone statue.
- This statement is also incorrect. The "Mother Goddess" figurines are primarily made of terracotta, not stone. These figurines often represent fertility and motherhood in the Indus culture.
Conclusion
- Out of the three statements, only the first statement regarding the bust of a bearded priest is correct. The second and third statements contain inaccuracies regarding the materials used in the sculptures.
Thus, the correct answer is option 'A': Only one statement is correct.