In 1944, who took over as the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India and undertook the excavations of Harappa?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) REM Wheeler.
Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler, commonly known as R.E.M. Wheeler, was appointed as the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1944.
Wheeler was a British archaeologist who brought new techniques and methodologies to Indian archaeology.
During his tenure, he conducted several significant excavations, including those at Harappa, where he implemented stratigraphic excavation methods that helped in understanding the chronological sequence of the site.
His work significantly advanced the study of the Indus Valley Civilization and laid the foundation for modern archaeological practices in India.
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Rakhal Das Banerji: An Indian archaeologist who discovered the site of Mohenjo-daro in 1922, an important urban settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization.
John Marshall: Served as the Director General of the ASI from 1902 to 1928. He is credited with the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization's cities, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
Daya Ram Sahni: An Indian archaeologist who led the first large-scale excavation at Harappa in 1921, revealing the urban nature of the Indus Valley Civilization.