Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I		List - II
A.	Chanhudaro	I.	J.P. Joshi
B.	Banawali	II.	S.R. Rao
C.	Bhagwanpura	III.	N.G. Majumdar
D.	Lothal	IV.	R.S. Bisht

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. \( \text{A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II} \)
• B. \( \text{A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV} \)
• C. \( \text{A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II} \)
• D. \( \text{A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV} \)

Hint:

Lothal–S.R. Rao is one of the most frequently asked archaeology pairs in Ancient Indian History examinations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Archaeological excavations are one of the most important sources for reconstructing ancient Indian history. Different archaeologists excavated major Harappan and post-Harappan sites. Questions related to excavators and excavation sites are common in Ancient Indian History examinations.

Step 1: Match Chanhudaro with its excavator. Chanhudaro was excavated by: \[ N.G. Majumdar \] The site is important for evidence of bead-making and craft specialization. Hence, \[ A \rightarrow III \]

Step 2: Match Banawali correctly. Banawali was excavated by: \[ R.S. Bisht \] Banawali is an important Harappan site located in Haryana. Thus, \[ B \rightarrow IV \]

Step 3: Identify the excavator of Bhagwanpura. Bhagwanpura was excavated by: \[ J.P. Joshi \] The site is important for evidence connecting the late Harappan culture with Painted Grey Ware culture. Therefore, \[ C \rightarrow I \]

Step 4: Match Lothal with the correct archaeologist. Lothal was excavated by: \[ S.R. Rao \] Lothal is famous for its dockyard and maritime trade. Hence, \[ D \rightarrow II \]

Step 5: Write the final matching sequence. Thus: \[ A-III,\; B-IV,\; C-I,\; D-II \] Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (3)}} \] Checking Other Options:
• Option (1) incorrectly matches Chanhudaro.
• Option (2) incorrectly associates Banawali.
• Option (4) gives the wrong excavator for Lothal.
• Option (3) is completely correct.