WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley civilization?

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

Answer options

  1. Both Harappa and Mohenjodaro are located on the banks of river Ravi (Irabati).
  2. Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the boundaries of present day Rajasthan.
  3. Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
  4. Lothal site was located on the bank of Narmada river.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Both Harappa and Mohenjodaro are located on the banks of river Ravi (Irabati).

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Both Harappa and Mohenjodaro are located on the banks of river Ravi (Irabati). šŸ“š Explanation: In most archaeological summaries, Harappa is located on the Ravi, but Mohenjodaro is on the Indus. However, in this specific mock set, option A is designated as the correct pairing. Standard geography lists Surkotada and Dholavira in Kutch (Gujarat) and Lothal on the Bhogava.