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Q7·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2019

Harappan Archaeological Sites

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Question

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

Options

a

Chanhudaro

b

Kot Diji

c

Sohgaura

Answer
d

Desalpur

Explanation

Sohgaura is not a Harappan site; it is a Mauryan period site in Bihar known for a famous relief sculpture. Chanhudaro is a Harappan site in Sindh, Pakistan, known for its seal workshop. Kot Diji is a pre-Harappan and Harappan site in Sindh showing transition from pre-Harappan to Harappan culture. Desalpur is a Harappan site in Gujarat. Sohgaura is associated with Emperor Ashoka's edicts and Mauryan administration, making it post-Harappan in chronology. > Sohgaura = Mauryan (not Harappan); Chanhudaro, Kot Diji, Desalpur = Harappan sites. Answer: c.

Question details

Year

2019

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q7

Subject

History

Sub-topic

Indus Valley Civilization

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

NCERT History - Ancient India

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