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Q83
(CDS-II/2026)
History & Culture › Ancient India
Which of the following is a correct order of placement of major Harappan settlements from north to south ?
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The correct North to South placement of these Harappan (Indus Valley Civilization) settlements is based on their geographical latitudes:
- Lakhmirwala: Located in the Mansa district of Punjab, it is the northernmost among the four (approximately 29.98° N).
- Banawali: Located in the Fatehabad district of Haryana (approximately 29.61° N).
- Bhirrana: Also located in the Fatehabad district of Haryana, slightly south of Banawali (approximately 29.55° N).
- Rakhigarhi: Located in the Hisar district of Haryana, it is the southernmost of this group (approximately 29.29° N).
While some sources or exam keys occasionally swap the relative positions of Bhirrana and Rakhigarhi due to their proximity, Option A is the only choice that correctly identifies Lakhmirwala as the northernmost and Banawali as the next site in sequence. Option D represents the exact South to North order.
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