Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer with the help of the codes given below : List - I (Theory of Decline of Harappan Civilization) List - II (Advocate) Codes :(a) Aryan Invasion (i) H.T. Lambrick (b) Change in the course of river Indus (ii) M.R. Mughal (c) Gradual desiccation (iii) Robert L. Raikes and George F. Dales (d) Repeated floods (iv) R.P. Chanda and Mortimer Wheelar
a-(iv), b-(i), c-(ii), d-(iii)
Harappan Civilization Decline Theories Matching
This solution matches the proposed theories for the decline of the Harappan Civilization (List - I) with their respective advocates (List - II), based on historical and archaeological studies.
List - I: Theories of Decline of Harappan Civilization
- (a) Aryan Invasion
- (b) Change in the course of river Indus
- (c) Gradual desiccation
- (d) Repeated floods
List - II: Advocates
- (i) H.T. Lambrick
- (ii) M.R. Mughal
- (iii) Robert L. Raikes and George F. Dales
- (iv) R.P. Chanda and Mortimer Wheelar
Matching Theories with Advocates
The correct matching aligns specific theories of Harappan decline with the scholars who proposed or supported them. This understanding is crucial for studying ancient Indian history.
| Theory (List - I) | Advocate (List - II) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Aryan Invasion | (iv) R.P. Chanda and Mortimer Wheelar | a-(iv) |
| (b) Change in the course of river Indus | (i) H.T. Lambrick | b-(i) |
| (c) Gradual desiccation | (ii) M.R. Mughal | c-(ii) |
| (d) Repeated floods | (iii) Robert L. Raikes and George F. Dales | d-(iii) |
Explanation of Matches
- Aryan Invasion Theory: Proposed by scholars like R.P. Chanda and Mortimer Wheeler, suggesting external aggression led to the decline.
- River Indus Course Change: H.T. Lambrick advocated for significant shifts in the Indus River's course as a primary factor disrupting the civilization.
- Gradual Desiccation: M.R. Mughal supported the idea that increasing dryness and arid conditions gradually weakened the Harappan settlements.
- Repeated Floods: Robert L. Raikes and George F. Dales highlighted the impact of recurrent devastating floods, likely from the Indus and its tributaries, as a cause for destruction and abandonment.
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A. Yosha
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C. Agnyadheya
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E. Jaya
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List-I
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