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The earliest city discovered in India was -

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Harappa
  2. Rangpur
  3. Mohenjodaro
  4. Sindh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Harappa

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Harappa šŸ“š Explanation: Harappa was the very first urban center discovered along the old beds of the Ravi River in 1921 by archaeologist Daya Ram Sahni. This pioneering discovery revealed the existence of a grand Bronze Age civilization. Because it was the first site excavated, the entire ancient culture is scientifically referred to as the Harappan Civilization.