In which year was the Harappan civilization first discovered?

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  1. 1905
  2. 1921
  3. 1926
  4. 1932

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Option 2 : 1921
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The Correct Answer is 1921.
Key Points

  • Harappa was an Indus civilization urban centre.
  • It lies in Punjab Province, Pakistan, on an old bank/bed of the River Ravi.
  • Harappa was the first site of the civilization to be excavated in 1921.
  • The excavation team was led by Daya Ram Sahni.

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  • Mohenjo-Daro was discovered in 1922 by R. D. Banerji.
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