Harappa, one of the sites of the Harappan culture, was found in which of the following states of pre-independent India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Correct Answer is option 2 i.e. Punjab.
Harappa, a major urban center of the Indus Valley Civilization, was discovered in the Punjab region of pre-independent India (now in present-day Pakistan). It lies near the Ravi River, in what was British Punjab before 1947. The site was first excavated in the 1920s, revealing a highly advanced urban planning system. Harappa, along with Mohenjo-daro, provided crucial evidence of the Indus Valley Civilization's sophistication, including drainage systems, standardized weights, and script. After the partition of India in 1947, Harappa became part of Pakistan's Punjab province.
Other Options:
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United Province: This region (now Uttar Pradesh) lies far east of the Indus Valley and has no known Harappan sites.
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Sindh: Important site Mohenjo-daro is in Sindh, not Harappa.
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Balochistan: Contains early farming settlements like Mehrgarh but not Harappa itself.