Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (c) Indus Valley Civilisation
Explanation:
The Indus Valley Civilisation (3300–1300 BCE) prominently worshipped a Mother Goddess, believed to symbolize fertility and prosperity.
Numerous terracotta figurines of a female deity, often interpreted as a fertility goddess, have been discovered at sites like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa.
Information Booster:
Indus Valley religious practices included idol worship, nature worship, and reverence for animals like bulls.
The Mother Goddess figurines are often seen adorned with elaborate headgear and ornaments.
No temples found, but seals and statues suggest religious symbolism.
Worship may have links to proto-Shaktism (early form of Goddess worship).
The civilisation also revered a proto-Shiva figure depicted on seals in yogic posture.
Emphasis was on fertility and agriculture, central to a settled agrarian lifestyle.
Additional Information:
Aryan Civilisation: Focused on nature gods like Indra, Agni, and Varuna; no evidence of Mother Goddess worship in early Vedic period.
Mediterranean Civilisation: Some cultures like Minoans worshipped goddesses, but the option is vague and not linked to Indian context.
Later Vedic Civilisation: Shifted focus to male deities, especially Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra; ritual sacrifices were central.