Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I (Harappan Site)List-II (Modern Name)
A. Dholavira1. Saurashtra
B. Rakhigarhi2. Hisar
C. Bhirrana3. Kadir Island
D. Bhogavo4. Haryana

Code :

A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2017
The correct answer is C) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1.
– Dholavira is a major Harappan site located on Khadir Bet (Kadir Island) in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Thus, A matches 3.
– Rakhigarhi is a large Harappan site located in Hisar district, Haryana. Thus, B matches 2.
– Bhirrana is considered one of the oldest discovered Indus Valley Civilization sites, located in Fatehabad district, Haryana. Haryana is the state where it is located. Thus, C matches 4.
– The Bhogavo river is a river in Gujarat that flows near the Harappan site of Lothal, which is located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Thus, D matches 1.
These are important Harappan sites located in present-day India. Their excavation has provided significant insights into the Indus Valley Civilization. Dholavira is known for its sophisticated water management system and city planning. Rakhigarhi is considered one of the largest Harappan sites. Bhirrana has yielded evidence suggesting early phases of the civilization. Lothal was a port city.