GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)IVC Indus Valley Civilization2002

Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Ancient site) - List II (Archaeological finding) 1. A. Lothal - 1. Ploughed field 2. B. Kalibangan - 2. Deckyard 3. C. Dholavira - 3. Terracotta replica of a plough 4. D. Banawali - 4. An inscription comprising ten large sized signs of the Harappan script

A

A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

B

A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

C

A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

D

A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. This question requires matching ancient sites from the Indus Valley Civilization with significant archaeological findings. 2. A. Lothal (Gujarat) is famous for its large Dockyard (2), indicating maritime trade. 3. B. Kalibangan (Rajasthan) is known for evidence of a Ploughed field (1), one of the earliest examples discovered. 4. C. Dholavira (Gujarat) features a unique signboard-like inscription comprising ten large sized signs of the Harappan script (4). 5. D. Banawali (Haryana) yielded a Terracotta replica of a plough (3). 6. Therefore, the correct matching is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.

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