​The height of the Dancing Girl figurine of Indus Valley Civilization is about _________.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 11 cm

Explanation:

• The Dancing Girl figurine from the Indus Valley Civilization is a small bronze statue discovered at Mohenjo-daro, one of the prominent cities of the Harappan Civilization.
• The height of the Dancing Girl is approximately 10.5 to 11 cm.
• It is a remarkable example of metal casting using the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique, showing the high level of craftsmanship during that era.

Information Booster:

• Material: Bronze
• Discovered by: Ernest Mackay in 1926
• Location: Mohenjo-daro (in present-day Pakistan)
• Current Location: National Museum, New Delhi

Features:

• female figure with stylized ornaments including bangles covering her left arm.
• Left hand on the hip, suggesting confidence and poise.
• This artifact indicates that dance, music, and artistic expression were part of Harappan culture.

Additional Knowledge:

Another important figurine from the Indus Valley:
The Priest-King (made of steatite) – discovered from Mohenjo-daro, showing detailed carving and robe design.

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