The Harappan site at Kot Diji is close to which one of the following major sites of that civilization?

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Q: 55 (CDS-II/2018)
The Harappan site at Kot Diji is close to which one of the following major sites of that civilization?

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History

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CDS-II

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The Harappan site at Kot Diji is close to the major site of Mohenjo-daro. Mohenjo-daro is one of the most well-known and largest sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. It was a thriving urban center and is located in present-day Pakistan.

Option 1: Harappa is not the correct answer, as Harappa and Kot Diji are separate sites within the Indus Valley Civilization.

Option 2: This is the correct answer. Mohenjo-daro is a significant site that showcases the advanced urban planning and sophisticated civilization of the Harappan people.

Option 3: Lothal is another major site of the Indus Valley Civilization, but it is not close to Kot Diji. Lothal is located in Gujarat, India.

Option 4: Kalibangan is also a major site, but it is not close to Kot Diji. Kalibangan is located in Rajasthan, India.

In conclusion, the correct answer is Option 2: Mohenjo-daro, as it is the major site closest to the Harappan site at Kot Diji.