The following sentences describe one of the sites of the Tiarappan civilization : rThc settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller but higher and the other much larger but lower. Archaeologists designate these as the citadel and the lower town re

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Q: 41 (CAPF/2011)
The following sentences describe one of the sites of the Tiarappan civilization : rThc settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller but higher and the other much larger but lower. Archaeologists designate these as the citadel and the lower town respectively. Both were walled. Several buildings were built on platforms, which served as foundations,
Which of the following sites does it refer to ?

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History

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CAPF

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The given description is referring to option 2, Mohenjo-daro. The description mentions that the settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller but higher and the other much larger but lower. These sections are known as the citadel and the lower town respectively. This aligns with the layout of Mohenjo-daro, where the citadel was a raised area and the lower town was located at a lower elevation.

The description also states that both sections were walled. This characteristic is consistent with the archaeological findings at Mohenjo-daro, where the presence of fortification walls has been discovered.

Additionally, the description mentions that several buildings were built on platforms, which served as foundations. This feature is also evident at Mohenjo-daro, where many structures were constructed on raised platforms.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, Mohenjo-daro.

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