Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Which site of Indus Valley Civilization is located in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Lothal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lothal”.
Lothal is an Indus Valley Civilization site located in India. It's situated between the Bhogavo and Sabarmati rivers in Gujarat, near the Gulf of Khambhat.

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