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Regarding the archaeological findings and geographical location of the Harappan site of Kalibangan, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. Evidence of a pre-Harappan plowed field featuring grid furrow patterns was discovered at the site.Answer
  2. The settlement was situated along the banks of the Ghaggar (ancient Saraswati) River in Rajasthan.Answer
  3. C
    It contained an artificial brick basin identified by archaeologists as a tidal dockyard used for maritime trade.
  4. D
    The city layout is divided into three distinct fortified sectors comprising the Citadel, Middle Town, and Lower Town.

Answer

The correct statements are that Kalibangan yielded evidence of a pre-Harappan plowed field with grid furrows, and that it was located along the Ghaggar River in Rajasthan.
The statements regarding the discovery of a pre-Harappan plowed field with grid furrow patterns and the location of the settlement along the Ghaggar River in Rajasthan are historically accurate for Kalibangan.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical location of Kalibangan.
Kalibangan is located in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, on the banks of the Ghaggar River.
Establishes the correct spatial and environmental context of the site.
2
Evaluate key agricultural discoveries at Kalibangan.
Excavations revealed the earliest known plowed field surface with overlapping grid furrows.
Verifies unique agricultural evidence associated with the Early Harappan phase at the site.
3
Distinguish Kalibangan from other prominent Harappan urban centers.
The brick dockyard belongs to Lothal, and the three-tiered city layout belongs to Dholavira.
Eliminates statements that misattribute site-specific architectural features to Kalibangan.

Key Concept

Key archaeological findings and geographical locations of Harappan civilization sites
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Ancient Indian Civilizations and Early Empires

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