The Harappan civilization covered an extensive area of present South Asia. The geographic space covered by this civilization included
[amp_mcq option1=”Kashmir, Punjab, Sindh and Northeastern frontier” option2=”Punjab, Sindh, Northwestern frontier and Kashmir” option3=”Punjab, Sindh and a part of Northwestern frontier” option4=”Punjab, Sindh, a part of Northwestern frontier, Kathiawar and a part of Ganga-Yamuna Doab” correct=”option4″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2011
The correct option is D. The Harappan civilization was one of the most extensive ancient civilizations, spanning across modern-day Pakistan and Northwest India. Option D provides the most comprehensive description of its geographical spread among the given choices, including core areas like Punjab and Sindh, parts of the Northwestern frontier (Balochistan), important regions in Kathiawar (Gujarat), and the easternmost extensions in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab (Western Uttar Pradesh).
The question tests knowledge of the geographical extent of the Harappan (Indus Valley) Civilization. Key areas included Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh.