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Q:

Which Harappan site was discovered first?

  • 1
    Sutkangedor
  • 2
    Harappa
  • 3
    Lothal
  • 4
    Mohenjodaro
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Answer : 2. "Harappa"
Explanation :

The first city discovered in India was Harappa.

• It was excavated in 1921 in the Punjab province of British India.

• With Harappa as the first site to be excavated, the Indus Valley Civilization is hereafter also known as the Harappan Civilization.

• It was excavated by Daya Ram Sahni in 1921.

• It is situated on the banks of river Ravi.

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