UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 2

Q2. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryan and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Rigvedic Aryan used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.
3. Rigvedic Aryans have domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer – C

• Rig Vedic: 

• Rig Vedic Aryans utilised to mail and helmets in warfare, although the people of the Indus Valley Civilization left no indication of utilising them. 
• There is also evidence of swords, arrows, and bows used by Rig Vedic Aryans. Hence, Statement 1 is correct. 
• Rig Vedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Hence, Statement 3 is correct. 
• The Indus valley people knew gold, copper, and bronze but not iron, but the Rig Vedic Aryans knew gold, silver, copper, and iron. Hence statement 2 is not correct.

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