10 Questions
Which of the following was announced as the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley?
John Marshall
Where is Mohenjodaro situated?
On the bank of river Indus in Larkana district of Punjab (Pakistan)
Where did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?
Western part of South Asia
Which site served as a trade point between Harappa and Babylon?
Sutkagendor
What was an important finding at Harappa?
Sandstone statues of Human anatomy
Who announced the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley to the world?
John Marshall
Which river is the Harappa site situated on the bank of?
Ravi
Where is the site of Chanhudaro located?
Sindh on the Indus river
What was an important finding at Mohenjodaro?
Great bath
Who carried out excavations in the Indus valley and unearthed the ruins of Mohenjodaro and Harappa?
Archaeological Department of India
Study Notes
Indus Valley Civilization
- The discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley was announced by John Marshall in 1924.
Location of Indus Valley Civilization Sites
- Mohenjodaro is situated in the Larkana district of Sindh, Pakistan.
- The Indus Valley Civilization flourished in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent.
- Harappa is situated on the bank of the Ravi River.
Trade and Commerce
- The site of Chanhudaro served as a trade point between Harappa and Babylon.
Excavations and Findings
- An important finding at Harappa was the discovery of seals with script.
- An important finding at Mohenjodaro was the discovery of a sophisticated drainage system.
Archaeological Discoveries
- The excavations in the Indus valley were carried out by John Marshall and his team, who unearthed the ruins of Mohenjodaro and Harappa.
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