Question

List I	List II
(A) Kalibangan	(I) Haryana
(B) Shortughai	(II) Gujarat
(C) Dholavira	(III) Rajasthan
(D) Banawali	(IV) Afghanistan

• A. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
• B. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• C. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• D. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Hint:

Harappan sites spanned regions from modern-day Pakistan and India to Afghanistan, indicating an extensive network for trade and cultural interaction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct matching is as follows: Kalibangan is located in Rajasthan (A-III), Shortughai is in Afghanistan (B-IV), Dholavira is in Gujarat (C-II), and Banawali is in Haryana (D-I). These sites are important centers of the Harappan Civilization, showcasing the geographical spread and diversity of the Indus Valley Civilization. The vast range of these locations suggests the significance of trade, cultural exchange, and urbanization in ancient South Asia.