Question

Arrange the following events related to Harappan studies in chronological order: \[ \text{A. Daya Ram Sahni excavation} \] \[ \text{B. Wheeler excavation} \] \[ \text{C. Report of Alexander Cunningham on Harappan Seal} \] \[ \text{D. Basant Shinde begins research on Rakhigarhi} \] \[ \text{E. R. S. Bisht excavation at Dholavira} \]

• A. A, B, C, D, E
• B. B, A, C, D, E
• C. C, A, B, E, D
• D. C, D, B, A, E

Hint:

Harappan research chronology starts with Cunningham's early report, then Sahni's excavation, Wheeler's work, Dholavira excavation, and recent Rakhigarhi research.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
The discovery and study of the Harappan civilization developed in stages. First came early reports, then formal excavations, later systematic archaeological work, and finally recent research at important sites.

Step 1: Earliest reference.
Alexander Cunningham reported a Harappan seal before the civilization was fully understood. So, the first is: \[ C = \text{Report of Alexander Cunningham on Harappan Seal} \]

Step 2: Formal excavation by Daya Ram Sahni.
Daya Ram Sahni excavated Harappa in the early twentieth century. So, the second is: \[ A = \text{Daya Ram Sahni excavation} \]

Step 3: Wheeler's excavation.
Mortimer Wheeler later worked on Harappan sites. So, the third is: \[ B = \text{Wheeler excavation} \]

Step 4: R. S. Bisht at Dholavira.
R. S. Bisht is associated with excavation at Dholavira. So, the fourth is: \[ E = \text{R. S. Bisht excavation at Dholavira} \]

Step 5: Recent research at Rakhigarhi.
Basant Shinde is associated with recent research at Rakhigarhi. So, the last is: \[ D = \text{Basant Shinde begins research on Rakhigarhi} \] Therefore, the correct order is: \[ C \rightarrow A \rightarrow B \rightarrow E \rightarrow D \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(C) C, A, B, E, D}} \]