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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

A
Chanhudaro
B
Kot Diji
C
Sohgaura
D
Desalpur
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
Correct Answer
Sohgaura
Site Analysis: Chanhudaro, Kot Diji, and Desalpur are well-documented archaeological sites belonging to the Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilization. Sohgaura, howe......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Site Analysis
Chanhudaro, Kot Diji, and Desalpur are well-documented archaeological sites belonging to the Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilization. Sohgaura, however, is not a Harappan site.
Historical Context
Sohgaura is located in Uttar Pradesh and is famous for a Mauryan era copper-plate inscription that provides details about administrative relief measures during famines.
Conclusion
As Sohgaura does not belong to the Harappan period, option C is the correct answer.