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U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) Prelims 1994

Harappan Geography

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Which site of Indus Valley is now in Pakistan?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: B

Concept Following the Partition of India in 1947, many core sites of the Indus Valley Civilization remained in Pakistan, while India excavated new sites within its borders.

Explanation Harappa is located in the Sahiwal district of Punjab, Pakistan, on the old bank of the Ravi River.

Logical Breakup
Harappa (B): In Pakistan.
Kalibangan (A): Rajasthan, India.
Lothal (C): Gujarat, India.
Alamgirpur (D): Uttar Pradesh, India (Easternmost site).

Active Recall

Question

Which other major IVC site is located in Pakistan?

Answer

Mohenjo-daro (Sindh) and Chanhudaro (Sindh) are other major sites located in modern-day Pakistan.

Core Insight

Harappa was the first site of this civilization to be discovered (1921), which is why the culture is also known as the Harappan Civilization.

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