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Harappa of Harappan civilization was situated on the banks of river _______.
Question

Harappa of Harappan civilization was situated on the banks of river _______.

A.

Ravi

B.

Indus

C.

Ganga

D.

Chenab

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (A) Ravi

Explanation:
Harappa, one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, was located on the left bank of the Ravi River (a tributary of the Indus) in present-day Punjab, Pakistan. It was among the first sites discovered during the excavation in 1921 by Daya Ram Sahni, which led to the identification of the Harappan civilization.

Information Booster:
• Harappa was excavated in 1921 by Daya Ram Sahni.
• It lies on the Ravi River, in modern-day Punjab province of Pakistan.
• The city had well-planned streets, a granary, and a citadel.
• Harappa is one of the two most prominent urban centers of the IVC — the other being Mohenjo-Daro.
• The civilization flourished around 2600–1900 BCE.

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