Alamgirpur, a Harappan city is located in which modern day Indian state?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 3: Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Alamgirpur is a significant site of the Harappan Civilization, located in the Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh. It is considered to be the easternmost site of the Indus Valley Civilization. Pottery, tools, and other artifacts have been recovered from this site, indicating that the Harappan Civilization extended as far as the Ganga-Yamuna Doab.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Haryana is home to Rakhigarhi.
Option 2: Rajasthan is home to Kalibangan.
Option 3: Correct Answer.
Option 4: Punjab is home to Harappa (Pakistan).
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: Which is the largest site of the Harappan Civilization?
Answer: Mohenjo-daro
Question: Where is Kalibangan located?
Answer: Rajasthan
Question: Where is Rakhigarhi located?
Answer: Haryana
Question: On the banks of which river was the Harappan Civilization situated?
Answer: Indus