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The basin found at the Lothal site of the Indus Valley Civilisation is located in whichpresent Indian state?
Question

The basin found at the Lothal site of the Indus Valley Civilisation is located in whichpresent Indian state?

A.

Rajasthan

B.

Punjab

C.

Haryana

D.

Gujarat

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Gujarat
Explanation:
Lothal, a prominent site of the Indus Valley Civilisation, is located in present-day Gujarat. It is especially known for its dockyard basin, which suggests the
presence of maritime trade with Mesopotamia and other regions.
Information Booster:
  • Lothal is situated near the Bhogava River, a tributary of the Sabarmati.

  • Lothal also had a warehouse, drainage system, and grid-pattern streets.​

  • Lothal was excavated in 1954 by archaeologist S.R. Rao.

Additional Information:
  •  Rajasthan: Kalibangan, Harappan site, is located here.
  •  Punjab: Harappa (now in Pakistan) was in the larger Punjab region.

  • Haryana: Rakhigarhi, major site, is found here.

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