Question

Which tree was considered sacred by the people of the Indus Valley civilization?
A)Jammi
B)Peepal
C)Neem
D)Banyan

Answer 1

Hint: The earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent, is The Indus Valley Civilization also known as Harappan Civilization, appears to be about 2500–1700 BCE. The discovery of Harappa in 1829 CE was the first indication that any such civilization existed in India.

Complete answer: The excavations carried out at various sites connected with the Indus valley civilization pointed out the religious and sacred beliefs of the people, along with reflecting great town planning and architecture. It can be concluded from various seals and figures that the worship of trees was widespread and the Peepal tree was considered most sacred. In the famous Indus Script deities are depicted as meditating under the trees whereas in another one of the important seals shows a figure standing between the branches of a Peepal tree or the image of a Peepal tree engraved on the seals manifested the importance and sacredness of the tree. They also believed in worshiping Mother Goddess, as various terracotta figurines with a fan shaped head dress and semi nudes were discovered.
Apart from religion and gods the people of Indus valley civilization believed in magic and charms as the few seals suggested the act of sacrificing animals, hence sacrifice played an imperative role in their religion.

Thus, Option B is the correct answer.

Note: The religion followed by the people of Indus Valley Civilization was polytheistic in nature and was made up by the blend of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The Indus valley people built bathhouses like the great bath and practiced ritual bathing.