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Q: Which of the following sites was the first to be discovered?
  • A. Amri Nal
  • B. Harappa
  • C. Lothal
  • D. Mohenjodaro
Correct Answer: Option B - Harappa was the first discovered site of the Indus Valley Civilization. Hence it is also called Harappan Civilization. Harappa was discovered by Dayaram Sahni in 1921 A.D. It is on the left bank of the Ravi river in Mountgomery (Modern Sahiwal) district in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
B. Harappa was the first discovered site of the Indus Valley Civilization. Hence it is also called Harappan Civilization. Harappa was discovered by Dayaram Sahni in 1921 A.D. It is on the left bank of the Ravi river in Mountgomery (Modern Sahiwal) district in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

Explanations:

Harappa was the first discovered site of the Indus Valley Civilization. Hence it is also called Harappan Civilization. Harappa was discovered by Dayaram Sahni in 1921 A.D. It is on the left bank of the Ravi river in Mountgomery (Modern Sahiwal) district in the Punjab province of Pakistan.