Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley Civi...
Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Kutch of Gujarat
Mohenjo Daro was located on the banks of river Indus. Harappa on Ravi. Chanhudaro is in Pakistan now. Lothal was on the mouth of Gulf of Cambay.
Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley Civi...
The correct statement about Indus Valley Civilization is:
Option C: Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Kutch of Gujarat.
Explanation:
The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, was one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, flourishing in the Indus River basin from around 2500 BCE to 1900 BCE. It was spread across present-day Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan. The civilization had several major cities, including Harappa, Mohenjo Daro, Chanhudaro, Kalibangan, Surkotada, and Dholavira.
Here is an explanation of each option:
a) Both Harappa and Mohenjo Daro area is located on the banks of Indus River:
This statement is incorrect. While both Harappa and Mohenjo Daro were important cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, they were not located on the banks of the Indus River. Harappa was located in present-day Pakistan, near the Ravi River, and Mohenjo Daro was located in present-day Pakistan, near the Indus River.
b) Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the boundaries of present-day Rajasthan:
This statement is incorrect. Chanhudaro was located in present-day Sindh, Pakistan, and Kalibangan was located in present-day Rajasthan, India. So they were not both within the boundaries of present-day Rajasthan.
c) Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Kutch of Gujarat:
This statement is correct. Surkotada and Dholavira were both important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization located in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. Surkotada is known for its fortified citadel and the discovery of horse remains, suggesting the presence of horses in the Indus Valley Civilization. Dholavira is one of the largest and most remarkable archaeological sites of the civilization, known for its well-planned urban structure and sophisticated water management system.
d) Lothal site was located on the bank of the Narmada river:
This statement is incorrect. Lothal was an important city of the Indus Valley Civilization, but it was located on the banks of the Bhogavo River in present-day Gujarat, not on the banks of the Narmada river.
Therefore, the correct statement is option C: Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Kutch of Gujarat.
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