SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 07 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q24

Which of the following sites provides evidence of early urban planning during the Middle Iron Age in India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kausambi.

 

Kausambi, located near modern-day Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, provides evidence of early urban planning during the Middle Iron Age in India. Archaeological excavations reveal well-planned streets, fortifications, drainage systems, and brick structures, reflecting a transition from rural to organized urban life around 700–500 BCE.

Other options:Styles

  • Harappa, Lothal, and Mohenjo-Daro belong to the Indus Valley Civilization (around 2500 BCE), representing Bronze Age urban planning, not the Middle Iron Age period.