A large number of terracotta toys were found at which site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Mohenjodaro

Explanation:

• Mohenjodaro, one of the most prominent urban centres of the Indus Valley Civilization, has yielded a large number of terracotta toys.
• These toys include miniature carts, animals, and human figures, reflecting the artistic and cultural practices of the time.
• The abundance of terracotta artifacts indicates the prevalence of recreational activities and craftsmanship in daily life.
• Such findings help in understanding the lifestyle and the leisure activities of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.
• The toys also show technological advancements such as the use of wheels and knowledge of proportions.

Information Booster:

• Mohenjodaro means "Mound of the Dead" and is located in present-day Sindh, Pakistan.
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was discovered in 1924 by R.D. Banerji.

Additional Knowledge:

Rakhigarhi (Option b)

• Located in Haryana, India; one of the largest known IVC sites.
• Known more for its residential patterns and burial findings.
• Limited terracotta toys have been found compared to Mohenjodaro.

Kalibangan (Option c)

• Located in Rajasthan; notable for fire altars and evidence of ploughed agricultural fields.
• Less emphasis on terracotta toys; more significant for ritualistic structures.

Lothal (Option d)

• Located in Gujarat; famous for its dockyard and maritime trade.
• Artifacts include beads and seals, but terracotta toys are not as abundant.