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U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004

Harappan Geography

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

The largest site of Harappa in India is-

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept Continuous excavation and new technology often change our understanding of which sites were the largest regional centers.

Explanation Recent excavations and satellite mapping have confirmed that Rakhigarhi (Haryana) spans over 350 hectares, making it larger than Dholavira and Mohenjo-daro.

Logical Breakup
Rakhigarhi (D): Located in the Hisar district, it is the largest site within India's borders.
Note: For the entire civilization, Mohenjo-daro was previously considered the largest, but Rakhigarhi is now a contender for the largest overall.

Active Recall

Question

Where is Rakhigarhi located?

Answer

It is located in the Hisar district of Haryana, in the Ghaggar-Hakra river plain.

Core Insight

The size of Rakhigarhi proves that the eastern (Indian) part of the Indus Civilization was just as densely urbanized as the core Indus valley.

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