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On the bank of which river was Harappa Civilisation situated?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
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Ravi river

Harappa Civilization River Bank

The ancient Harappa Civilization, a key part of the Indus Valley Civilization, was strategically located along the banks of major rivers, facilitating agriculture and trade.

Specifically, the major urban centre of Harappa was situated on the banks of the Ravi river.

This location was crucial for the civilization's development and sustenance.

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  1. At which among the following Harappan sites are fire altars found?

  2. Which one of the following Harappan sites was a specialised centre for making shell objects?

  3. Consider the following statements:

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    2. There is evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan associated with the mature phase of the Harappan civilization.

    3. The ploughed field at Kalibangan had two sets of furrows crossing at right angles to each other suggesting two different crops were grown together in it.

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