UPSC Prelims 2019 · Question 57 of 99
UPSC Prelims 2019 question on Harappan Site Sohgaura
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2019
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectAncient History
- TopicHarappan Civilization (Indus Valley)
- DifficultyHard
- TypeStatement
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
Show answer
Answer: C. Sohgaura
Verdict
Correct answer: Sohgaura → Option (c).
Analysis
Sohgaura is located in Gorakhpur district of U.P. It is a copper plate inscription found here. Here Ashokan inscriptions were found. Hence Sohgaura is NOT a Harappan site.
Chanhudaro, Kot Diji, and Desalpur are all well-known Harappan (Indus Valley Civilization) sites.