Harappan Civilization Questions and Answers – Page 18

ator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Sindh Province of Pakistan is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Punjab Province of Pakistan is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Baluchistan Province of Pakistan may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Afghanistan is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option A, Sindh Province of Pakistan, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Mohenjodaro is located in the Sindh Province of present-day Pakistan, on the banks of the Indus River. It is one of the most important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a top SSC and UPSC Prelims question.

ographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: 1299600 sq km is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. 1299000 sq km is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. 1260099 sq km may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. 1499600 sq km is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option D, 1299600 sq km, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The total area of the Harappan Civilization is estimated to be approximately 1299600 sq km, making it larger than both Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations combined. This makes Harappan the largest among the three ancient civilizations.

chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Madhya Pradesh is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Maharashtra is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Haryana may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Uttar Pradesh is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option C, Madhya Pradesh, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The Harappan Civilization extended across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and parts of UP and Sindh. Madhya Pradesh does not show significant Harappan remains. This is a commonly asked SSC GD and Railway NTPC question.

ical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Alexander Cunningham is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. John Marshall is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Charles Masson may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Lord Curzon is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option A, Alexander Cunningham, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Alexander Cunningham was the first to notice the Harappan seals in the 1870s, though he did not recognize their significance. Later, John Marshall formally announced the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization in 1924. This is a high-frequency SSC and Railway question.

ciation matches the accepted archaeological site, feature, object, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: 2550 BC – 1900 BC is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. 2300 BC – 1700 BC is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. 3250 BC – 2750 BC may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. 2800 BC – 2500 BC is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option B, 2550 BC – 1900 BC, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Carbon-14 dating places the Harappan Civilization between approximately 2550 BC and 1900 BC. The most widely accepted period is 2500–1700 BC. This distinction is tested in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL.

al site, feature, object, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Third is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. First is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Second may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Fourth is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option C, Third, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization is considered the third oldest civilization in the world, after Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations. This fact is asked repeatedly in SSC CGL and UPSC Prelims exams.

ology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Sindhu Valley Civilization is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Sindhu Civilization is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Harappan Civilization may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. None of these is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option B, Sindhu Valley Civilization, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.'Sindhu Valley Civilization' (Indus Valley Civilization) is considered the most appropriate name as it highlights both the geographical location (Indus Valley) and the broader cultural spread. This is an important SSC CHSL and Railway NTPC level question.

site, feature, object, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Greek Civilization is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Mesopotamian Civilization is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Egyptian Civilization may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Chinese Civilization is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option B, Greek Civilization, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Harappan Civilization (2500–1700 BC) was contemporary with Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations. Greek civilization flourished much later (around 800–500 BC), so it was NOT contemporary. This is a frequently asked SSC and Railway exam fact.