Which Director General of ASI is responsible for the excavations leading to the discovery of two key city-sites of the Indus Civilization, in the 1920’s?
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Correct answer: B
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The correct answer is option 2 i.e. John Hubert Marshall
- The Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) responsible for the excavations leading to the discovery of two key city-sites of the Indus Civilization in the 1920s was Sir John Marshall.
- Marshall's excavations at Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, which are now in Pakistan, played a pivotal role in uncovering the archaeological remains of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and provided valuable insights into the history and culture of this ancient civilization.