WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which one among the following sites is located in the valley of Ghaggar and its associated rivers?

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

Answer options

  1. Alamgirpur
  2. Lothal
  3. Mohenjodaro
  4. Banawali

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Banawali

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Banawali. Banawali is an important archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Haryana, India. It is situated along the ancient course of the Sarasvati-Ghaggar River system. Excavations at Banawali have revealed evidence of all three major phases of the Harappan culture like Pre-Harappan, Mature Harappan, and Late Harappan.