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Which of the following Harappan sites are located in Baluchestan ?
(i) Dabarkot
(ii) Sotkakhoh
(iii) Sutkagendor
(iv) Shortughai
Select the correct answer from the code given below :

The correct answer is
(i), (ii) and (iii)

Harappan Sites Location Analysis

To answer the question, we need to determine the location of each listed Harappan site, specifically checking if they are in Baluchestan.

  • (i) Dabarkot: This site is located in the Loralai district of Baluchestan, Pakistan.
  • (ii) Sotkakoh (or Sotka-Koh): Situated in Baluchestan province, Pakistan, near the Makran coast.
  • (iii) Sutkagendor: Located in the Gwadar District of Baluchestan, Pakistan, on the Dasht River near the Arabian Sea coast.
  • (iv) Shortughai: This is an archaeological site located in the Kunduz province of Afghanistan, not in Baluchestan.

Identifying Correct Sites

Based on the geographical locations:

  • Dabarkot is in Baluchestan.
  • Sotkakoh is in Baluchestan.
  • Sutkagendor is in Baluchestan.
  • Shortughai is NOT in Baluchestan.

Therefore, the Harappan sites located in Baluchestan are (i), (ii), and (iii).

The correct option is the one that includes statements (i), (ii), and (iii).

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