Question

Match List-I with List-II: 

List-I		List-II
(A)	Mortimer Wheeler excavated Harappa	(IV)	1946
(B)	A. Cunningham's find of a Harappan seal	(I)	1853
(C)	Marshall excavated Mohenjodaro	(III)	1931
(D)	Daya Ram Sahani's excavation at Harappa	(II)	1921

• A. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• B. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
• C. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• D. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Hint:

Remember key dates and names associated with major archaeological discoveries to quickly match them during such questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Concept
Understanding the timeline of key archaeological findings related to Harappa and Mohenjodaro.

Step 2: Meaning
The question requires matching the names of archaeologists with their respective dates of excavation or discovery, specifically for sites associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.

Step 3: Analysis
Mortimer Wheeler excavated Harappa in 1946. A. Cunningham's find of a Harappan seal occurred in 1853. Marshall excavated Mohenjodaro in 1921. Daya Ram Sahani conducted an excavation at Harappa in 1931. These dates and names are well-established facts in the field of Indus Valley archaeology. By matching these with the given options, we can verify which option correctly pairs each name with its corresponding date.

Step 4: Conclusion
Option B (A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II) is correct because: Mortimer Wheeler's excavation at Harappa was in 1946 (IV). A. Cunningham found a Harappan seal in 1853 (I). Marshall excavated Mohenjodaro in 1921 (III). Daya Ram Sahani's excavation at Harappa took place in 1931 (II). Final Answer: (B)