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Which of the following was announced as the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley?
Which of the following was announced as the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley?
- N.G. Majumdar
- Daya Ram Sahini
- R.D. Banerjee
- John Marshall (correct)
Where is Mohenjodaro situated?
Where is Mohenjodaro situated?
- In southwestern Balochistan province, Pakistan on Dast river
- On the bank of river Ravi in Montgomery district of Punjab (Pakistan)
- Sindh on the Indus river
- On the bank of river Indus in Larkana district of Punjab (Pakistan) (correct)
Where did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?
Where did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?
- Western part of South Asia (correct)
- Southern part of South Asia
- Northern part of South Asia
- Eastern part of South Asia
Which site served as a trade point between Harappa and Babylon?
Which site served as a trade point between Harappa and Babylon?
What was an important finding at Harappa?
What was an important finding at Harappa?
Who announced the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley to the world?
Who announced the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley to the world?
Which river is the Harappa site situated on the bank of?
Which river is the Harappa site situated on the bank of?
Where is the site of Chanhudaro located?
Where is the site of Chanhudaro located?
What was an important finding at Mohenjodaro?
What was an important finding at Mohenjodaro?
Who carried out excavations in the Indus valley and unearthed the ruins of Mohenjodaro and Harappa?
Who carried out excavations in the Indus valley and unearthed the ruins of Mohenjodaro and Harappa?
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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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