Q72 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · Art and Culture

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The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of

A carnelian
B clay
C bronze
D gold

Correct answer: (c) bronze

Explanation

  1. A

    carnelian

    Carnelian. Harappan beads, not this figurine.

  2. B

    clay

    Clay. Terracotta is a neighbour, not the Dancing Girl.

  3. C

    bronze

    Bronze. Lost-wax copper-bronze; the Mohenjo-daro Dancing Girl.

  4. 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.