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Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements

Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(c)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Indus Valley Civilization was predominantly secular with religion being a minor aspect. Statement 2 is correct: Cotton was indeed used for manufacturing textiles in the Indus Valley Civilization.