UPSC CSE 2025 · PYQ · Ancient History / Indus Valley Civilization · easy
The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of
A.carnelian
B.clay
C.bronze✓ Correct
D.gold
Explanation
The 'Dancing Girl' is a famous bronze figurine, approximately 10.5 cm tall, discovered at Mohenjo-daro in 1926 by British archaeologist Ernest Mackay. It dates to around 2500 BCE and was made using the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue), demonstrating the advanced metallurgical skills of the Harappan civilization. The figurine depicts a young girl in a confident pose with bangles on her arm, and is currently housed in the National Museum, New Delhi.
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