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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

From which one of the following places, remains of wells have been found in houses belonging to the developed stage of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Mohenjo Daro

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mohenjo Daro”.
The remains of wells have been found in houses belonging to the developed stage of the Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo-Daro.

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