Explanation
The correct option is 2 only
The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) produced various forms of art, including stone sculptures, bronze castings, terracotta figures, and seals. While the stone sculptures are few in number, they exhibit a high degree of artistic refinement.
Statement-wise Analysis
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: Stone statues found at Harappan sites are extremely scarce compared to the large number of terracotta figurines, seals, and bronze objects discovered. The stone sculptures found are generally three-dimensional volumes, such as the "Bearded Man" and the "Male Torso," but they are not as ubiquitous as the terracotta toys and figures used by the common people.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The famous "Bearded Man" (often interpreted as a Priest-King) found at Mohenjo-Daro is made of Steatite (soapstone), not red sandstone. While the description of the figure being draped in a shawl with trefoil patterns is correct, the material specified in the statement is wrong.
- Statement 3 is Incorrect: The "Male Torso" found at Harappa is made of Red Sandstone. A distinct feature of this sculpture is that it has socket holes in the neck and shoulders for the attachment of the head and arms. Therefore, the claim that it has no socket holes is factually wrong.
Key Takeaway: The "Bearded Man" is a Steatite sculpture from Mohenjo-Daro featuring trefoil patterns, whereas the "Male Torso" is a Red Sandstone sculpture from Harappa characterized by socket holes for detachable limbs.