SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 43

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 4 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q43

Which of the following archaeological sites is located in Uttar Pradesh?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Koldihwa.

Koldihwa is indeed located in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a significant archaeological site situated in the Belan River valley, near the village of Devghat, within the Prayagraj district (formerly Allahabad).Koldihwa is particularly renowned for its early evidence of rice cultivation, with findings suggesting its presence as far back as 7000 BCE. Along with nearby Mahagara, it provides crucial insights into Neolithic-era settlements, early agriculture, and the transition from hunter-gatherer to farming societies in the Indian subcontinent.