EXPLANATION
GK19. The Harappa civilization was discovered in the year:
a) 1856
b) 1921
c) 1947
d) 1955
ANSWER: b) 1921
EXPLANATION:
The Harappa civilization, also known as the Indus Valley civilization, was discovered in the year 1921. Excavations led by archaeologist Sir John Marshall uncovered the ancient city of Harappa in present-day Pakistan. The discovery of Harappa and the subsequent excavations revealed a sophisticated urban civilization that thrived around 2600 to 1900 BCE in the Indus Valley region, which encompasses parts of modern-day Pakistan and northwestern India. The Harappa civilization is known for its advanced city planning, well-organized urban centers, complex drainage systems, and distinctive artifacts, including seals with inscriptions in a yet-to-be-deciphered script.
