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Which animal is most frequently depicted on Harappan seals?

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The question focuses on the historical relationship expressed in “Which animal is most frequently depicted on Harappan seals?”. Its value lies in connecting The one-horned animal (unicorn) with the relevant chronology, institution, patronage, text, region or administrative function.

AThe horse
BThe tiger
CThe elephant
DThe one-horned animal (unicorn)
Correct Answer: The one-horned animal (unicorn)Your Answer: D

Explanation

The one-horned ‘unicorn’ motif is the most frequent animal image on Harappan seals. Clear and undisputed horse imagery is not characteristic of Harappan seals. The one-horned animal (unicorn) fits that evidence because it matches the specific chronology, agency and function contained in the question. A comparison with the alternatives is useful: The horse, The tiger and The elephant are genuine historical terms or names, but each belongs to a different office, patron, text, region or sequence. The common error is to select the most familiar option without checking whether it performs the role described in the stem. The compact memory link is therefore The one-horned animal (unicorn) together with the factual context above, not the isolated option letter.

Important Notes

  • The one-horned animal (unicorn) is linked to the precise agency, chronology or function stated in the question.
  • Do not confuse it with The horse, which represents a different historical association.
  • The tiger and The elephant should be checked by period and institutional role.

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Which animal is most frequently depicted on Harappan seals?

The one-horned animal (unicorn). Correct answer: एक-सींग वाला काल्पनिक पशु (यूनिकॉर्न). The one-horned ‘unicorn’ motif is the most frequent animal image on Harappan seals. Bulls, elephants, rhinoceroses and tigers also occur, but less often. Clear and undisputed horse imagery is not characteristic of Harappan seals. Thus the other options either belong to a different archaeological site, represent a different period, or do not match the specific evidence asked in the question.

Which clue establishes The one-horned animal (unicorn) as the answer?

The decisive clue is the matching chronology, agency and function described in the stem.

What is the principal misconception to avoid?

Do not choose The horse merely because it belongs to the same broad historical period.

How can this fact be used in a statement-based question?

Verify the person, period and function separately before accepting the complete statement.

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