The verified response to “Ancient History question: Which animal is generally absent or very rare in Harappan remains?” is Horse, option C. The original question-specific evidence states: Horse remains are generally not common in Harappan sites, except at a few debated sites such as Surkotada. This evidence connects the required Ancient History fact with its archaeological, geographical, cultural or chronological setting. Harappan evidence must be interpreted from excavated settlements, artefacts, environmental data and comparisons among sites; a single object should not automatically support a wider claim than the evidence permits. The choices Buffalo, Elephant and Cow do not satisfy the same combination of site, feature, river region, crop, craft, discovery, chronology or cultural association. Replaying that method confirms Horse as the keyed response for this Ancient History question.