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Q15
(IAS/2002)
History & Culture › Ancient India › Ancient epigraphy and archaeology
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Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
| List I (Ancient site) | List II (Archaeological finding) |
|---|---|
| A. Lothal | 1. Ploughed field |
| B. Kalibangan | 2. Dockyard |
| C. Dholavira | 3. Terracotta replica of a plough |
| D. Banawali | 4. An inscription comprising ten large sized signs of the Harappan script |
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Explanation
The correct matches between the Ancient Harappan sites and their archaeological findings are:
- Lothal: Known for its artificial brick Dockyard, which suggests it was an important trading centre. (A matches 2)
- Kalibangan: Evidence of the earliest discovered ploughed field was found here, dating to the Early Harappan phase. (B matches 1)
- Dholavira: Famous for a unique "signboard" consisting of an inscription comprising ten large-sized signs of the Harappan script. (C matches 4)
- Banawali: A terracotta replica of a plough was recovered from this site. (D matches 3)
Therefore, the correct sequence is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.
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