Question

Which of the following were Harappan cities?
(A) Pataliputra
(B) Lothal
(C) Harappa
(D) Dholavira
(E) Banawali
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (D) and (E)
• B. (B), (C), (D) and (E)
• C. (A), (C), (D) and (E)
• D. (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To determine which of the given places were Harappan cities, we need to examine each option based on historical records: 

• Lothal: Located in present-day Gujarat, Lothal was a major port city of the Harappan Civilization, known for its dockyard.
• Harappa: The type-site of the Harappan Civilization, Harappa is situated in modern-day Pakistan.
• Dholavira: Another significant city of the Harappan Civilization, Dholavira is located in the Kutch district of Gujarat.
• Banawali: Found in the state of Haryana, Banawali is an important archaeological site belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization.
• Pataliputra: Located in modern-day Bihar, Pataliputra was not a Harappan city; it became prominent in later historical periods, particularly during the Mauryan Empire.

Given this analysis, the cities that were part of the Harappan Civilization are:

• Lothal (B)
• Harappa (C)
• Dholavira (D)
• Banawali (E)

Thus, the correct choice from the provided options is: (B), (C), (D) and (E)

Answer 2

Correct Options:

(B) Lothal

A major port city in Gujarat, known for its dockyard and trade activities.

(C) Harappa

The first discovered site of the Indus Valley Civilization (modern Pakistan), after which the civilization is named.

(D) Dholavira

Located in Gujarat, famous for its water management system and giant inscriptions.

(E) Banawali

Situated in Haryana, known for its pre-Harappan and Harappan phases and elaborate drainage systems.

Incorrect Option:

(A) Pataliputra

False. Pataliputra was the capital of the Mauryan Empire (later period, ~4th century BCE), not a Harappan city.