Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Option c is the correct answer.
Option c is correct. Farmers in Indus valley civilization were the first to weave cotton textiles. It was predominantly
a secular civilisation and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.