Match the following Ancient/Archaeological Sites with States: List-I (Sites): a. Harappa, b. Lothal, c. Kalibangan, d. Hampi List-II (States): 1. Rajasthan, 2. Karnataka, 3. Punjab (Pakistan), 4. Gujarat
Options:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) a–3, b–4, c–1, d–2
Explanation:
· a. Harappa is located in Punjab, Pakistan (3). Harappa is one of the largest sites of the Indus Valley Civilization and is now situated in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
· b. Lothal is located in Gujarat, India (4). Lothal is a prominent archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization, known for its ancient dockyard, located in the state of Gujarat, India.
· c. Kalibangan is located in Rajasthan, India (1). Kalibangan is another significant site of the Indus Valley Civilization, notable for its ploughed field and fire altars, situated in Rajasthan, India.
· d. Hampi is located in Karnataka, India (2). Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, famous for its magnificent ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Information Booster:
· The Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) is one of the world's earliest major urban civilizations, flourishing around 2500–1900 BCE.
· Lothal is believed to have been a major port city of the Indus Valley Civilization, facilitating maritime trade.
· Kalibangan provides crucial evidence of pre-Harappan and Harappan phases, showcasing early agricultural practices.
· Hampi serves as a vital historical site illustrating the architectural and administrative prowess of the Vijayanagara Empire, a dominant South Indian kingdom from the 14th to the 16th centuries.