Question

Which of the following sculpture of Indus Valley Civilization is made of metal?

• A. Priest-King
• B. Dancing Girl
• C. Mother Goddess
• D. Nude male statue

Hint:

Indus Valley art: Priest-King (stone), Mother Goddess (terracotta), Dancing Girl (bronze).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Indus Valley sculptures.
The Indus Valley Civilization produced a variety of sculptures in stone, terracotta, and metal.
The most famous among these is the bronze figure known as the “Dancing Girl.”
Step 2: Dancing Girl statue.
The Dancing Girl is a 4,000-year-old bronze statue found at Mohenjo-daro.
It was made using the “lost wax” technique, showing advanced metallurgical skills of the Indus people.
Step 3: Option analysis.
- (A) Priest-King: Made of steatite (stone), not metal.
- (B) Dancing Girl: Correct. This is a bronze statue.
- (C) Mother Goddess: Made of terracotta, not metal.
- (D) Nude male statue: Made of stone, not metal.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The “Dancing Girl” is the only famous Indus Valley sculpture made of metal.