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Q: Which of the following Harappan sites is in Haryana?
  • A. Rakhigarhi
  • B. Kalibanga
  • C. Lothal
  • D. Dholavira
Correct Answer: Option A - Rakhigarhi, situated on the banks of ancient Saraswati river in Jind district of Haryana, was discovered by Suraj Bhan in 1969 AD. This is the largest city of the Harappan civilization. Abrasive stones for smoothing beads, elephant teeth, swamp deer horns, bead making workshop etc. have been found from this site.
A. Rakhigarhi, situated on the banks of ancient Saraswati river in Jind district of Haryana, was discovered by Suraj Bhan in 1969 AD. This is the largest city of the Harappan civilization. Abrasive stones for smoothing beads, elephant teeth, swamp deer horns, bead making workshop etc. have been found from this site.

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Rakhigarhi, situated on the banks of ancient Saraswati river in Jind district of Haryana, was discovered by Suraj Bhan in 1969 AD. This is the largest city of the Harappan civilization. Abrasive stones for smoothing beads, elephant teeth, swamp deer horns, bead making workshop etc. have been found from this site.