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PPSC PCS 2025 · Question 39 of 100

Consider the following statements on ancient history based on archaeological and literary sources: 1. It is quite likely that the Indus Valley people recognized the importance of cow for its milk/dairy products and horse for its agility in warfare. 2. The Vajapeya sacrifice was performed by the kings in the later Vedic period to bestow divinity on the king. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

History

  1. A1 only
  2. B2 onlyCorrect
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Answer: B. 2 only

Explanation

Only statement 2 is correct: the Vajapeya sacrifice divinised the king in the later Vedic period; the horse was virtually unknown to the mature Harappans.

Source: https://www.nimbusias.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Punjab-PCS-GS-Original-Paper-2025.pdf

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