UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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    Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization:
    1. It is older than the chalcolithic cultures in India.
    2. It is contemporary to ancient Egyptian civilization.
    3. Indra was the main deity of this civilization.
    4. It arose in the north-eastern part of the Indian subcontinent.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2 only              

    B)  1 and 4 only

    C)  1, 2 and 3 only            

    D)  1,3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     It arose in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent, like Punjab, Rajasthan, Sind and Baluchistan etc. Pashupati Mahadeva was mainly worshipped during Harappan civilization.


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