UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

  1. Chanhudaro
  2. Kot Diji
  3. Sohgaura
  4. Desalpur

Answer

Correct Answer

Sohgaura

Explanation

Sohgaura (Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh) is known for a Mauryan-era copper plate inscription in Brahmi and is not a Harappan site. Chanhudaro and Kot Diji are in Sindh, and Desalpur is in Kutch, Gujarat - all Harappan sites.

Topics: ancient india, harappan sites, history, indus valley civilisation