Which of the following animals as figures surround the male deity in the Indus Valley Civilization?
1. Elephant
2. Tiger
3. Rhinoceros
4. Buffalo
5. Deer
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Options

A. 1,2,3 and 4
B. 1,2,3,4 and 5
C. 2,3 and 4
D. 1,3 and 4

Answer

B

Explanation

The Pashupati is the only possibly male deity of Indus Valley Civilization, as depicted on various seals. This deity is surrounded by 4 wild animals and this gives an indication that it is Pashupatinath or a prototype of Lord Shiva. The deity is surrounded by 4 animals viz. an elephant, a tiger, a buffalo and a rhinoceros. Apart from this, there are 2 deers beneath the seat of the deity. The headdress of the deity has two horns. It wears as number of bangles and has a pectoral round the neck, and an inscription of seven letters appears at the top.