Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
The Indus valley people worshipped-
Solution & Analysis
Answer: A
Concept
Harappan religion is reconstructed through icons and seals that show striking parallels with later Hindu deities.Explanation
The discovery of the Pashupati Seal at Mohenjo-Daro shows a three-faced figure in a yogic posture, identified by John Marshall as 'Proto-Shiva'.Logical Breakup
Shiva (A): Harappans worshipped a male deity often associated with animals (Pashupati) and fertility (Lingas).
Exclusions: Indra and Varun (B) were the primary gods of the Vedic period, which came *after* the Indus Civilization.