Match Ancient Sites with Rivers: Harappa to Paithan
Harappa is on the Ravi, Hastinapur on the Ganga, Nagarjunakonda on the Krishna, and Paithan on the Godavari.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class 12 - Themes in Indian History Part I
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Exam Year
2008
Evidence Source
Link ↗Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:List-I (Site) List-II (River) A. Harappa 1. Godavari B. Hastinapur 2. Ravi C. Nagarjuna Konda 3. Ganga D. Paithan 4. Krishna
| List-I (Site) | List-II (River) |
|---|---|
| A. Harappa | 1. Godavari |
| B. Hastinapur | 2. Ravi |
| C. Nagarjuna Konda | 3. Ganga |
| D. Paithan | 4. Krishna |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Most ancient civilizations and urban centers were riverine, utilizing water for sustenance, trade, and defense.
Authentic Source Evidence
Harappa is on the Ravi; Hastinapur is the Kuru capital on the Ganga; Nagarjunakonda is an Ikshvaku site on the Krishna; and Paithan (Pratishthan) is the Satavahana capital on the Godavari.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Why were capitals like Paithan and Nagarjunakonda located on major rivers?"
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"The transition from the Ravi (Harappa) to the Ganga (Hastinapur) and later to the Godavari/Krishna reflects the southward and eastward expansion of urbanization in India."
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