WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following Harappan sites is located in Gujarat?

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

Answer options

  1. Kalibangan
  2. Ropar
  3. Lothal
  4. Banawali

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lothal

Explanation: βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Lothal πŸ“š Explanation: Lothal was one of the southernmost cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Bhāhal region of the modern state of Gujarat. It is famous for having the world's earliest known dockyard, which connected the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati river. Kalibangan is in Rajasthan, Ropar is in Punjab, and Banawali is in Haryana. Lothal served as a vital trade center for beads, gems, and valuable ornaments.