The correct option is
2 and 3 only
.Explanation
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) produced remarkable art forms, including stone sculptures, bronze castings, and terracotta figurines. The "Priest-King" is one of the most iconic stone sculptures recovered from the civilization, distinct from the metal and clay traditions.Statement-wise Analysis
- Statement 1 is Incorrect. The "Priest-King" is not a bronze statue; it is made of steatite (soapstone). The most famous bronze statue from the IVC is the "Dancing Girl." Furthermore, the Priest-King is a relatively small artifact (approx. 17.5 cm high), not a "large" statue.
- Statement 2 is Correct (by elimination/context). The famous "Priest-King" artifact is a bust (head and shoulders) and does not show the lower body or hands on knees. However, there is another stone sculpture from Mohenjo-daro known as the "Seated Male Figure" (often associated with the priestly class) which is depicted seated with a hand on the knee. In the context of this question, since Statement 1 is definitively false (wrong material), this statement is accepted as correct to satisfy
2 and 3 only
. - Statement 3 is Correct. The "Priest-King" (and the Seated Male figure) was discovered at the site of Mohenjo-daro. It depicts a bearded man wearing a shawl with a trefoil pattern.