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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ruins of Harappa are found on the banks of which of the following rivers?
A
Ravi
B
Jhelum
C
Diameter
D
Sutlej
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indus Valley civilization was discovered first in 1921 at the modern site of Harappa situated in the province of West Punjab in Pakistan. The city lies on the banks of the river Ravi, a left bank tributary of river Indus.

Detailed explanation-2: -The two greatest cities, Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, emerged circa 2600 BC along the Indus River valley in Punjab and Sindh.

Detailed explanation-3: -We made our first stop of the trip at Harappa, located near Sahiwal in Punjab. The archaeological site is part of the Indus Valley Civilization that spreads across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Harappa was located on the banks of the river Ravi. Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Harappa was discovered by archaeologist Daya Ram Sahni. He supervised the excavation of the Indus valley site at Harappa in 1921 and 1922.

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