A
carnelian
B
clay
C
bronze
D
gold
Correct answer: (c) bronze
Explanation
- A
carnelian
Carnelian. Harappan beads, not this figurine.
- B
clay
Clay. Terracotta is a neighbour, not the Dancing Girl.
- C
bronze
Bronze. Lost-wax copper-bronze; the Mohenjo-daro Dancing Girl.
- D
gold
Gold. The jewellery trap.
Summary. Official Set A key is (c) bronze. The Mohenjo-daro Dancing Girl is a small lost-wax bronze. Carnelian is for beads, terracotta for other figurines, gold for jewellery. Bronze is the official material.
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