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The ancient Indus Valley Civilization site of Lothal, renowned for containing a massive artificial brick basin identified as a dockyard, is located in which present-day Indian state?

  1. GujaratAnswer
  2. B
    Rajasthan
  3. C
    Haryana
  4. D
    Punjab

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Gujarat is the modern Indian state where the ancient Harappan site of Lothal is located.
Lothal is situated in Gujarat near the Gulf of Khambhat. Excavations led by S.R. Rao uncovered a large rectangular brick basin identified as a tidal dockyard, confirming its role as a key coastal trade center during the Indus Valley Civilization.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key archaeological feature and site mentioned in the stem.
The question references Lothal, an ancient Indus Valley Civilization port city famous for its dockyard structure.
Lothal was a major trade hub connecting the Harappan civilization to overseas regions through the Arabian Sea.
2
Map the site of Lothal to its present-day geographic location.
Lothal lies near the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat.
Archaeological surveys and excavations led by S.R. Rao place Lothal in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat.

Key Concept

Geographic locations of major Harappan archaeological sites
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