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Prelims 2025 · Ancient History · Question 92

The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of

  1. carnelian
  2. clay
  3. bronze
  4. gold

Answer

bronze

  • (a) Carnelian: Carnelian was used for Harappan beads and ornaments, not for the famous Dancing Girl figurine. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Clay: Many Harappan figurines were made of terracotta/clay, but the Dancing Girl is not one of them. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Bronze: The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro is a bronze statuette, made by the lost-wax casting technique. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Gold: Gold was used for ornaments in the Indus Valley Civilization, not for this figurine. Verdict: Incorrect.
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