{"id":78996,"date":"2024-04-21T17:35:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=78996"},"modified":"2024-04-21T17:35:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:35:34","slug":"which-one-is-an-ancient-indus-valley-civilization-city-located-in-gujarat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-is-an-ancient-indus-valley-civilization-city-located-in-gujarat\/","title":{"rendered":"Which one is an ancient Indus valley civilization city located in Gujarat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Harappa&#8221; option2=&#8221;Mehargarh&#8221; option3=&#8221;Lothal&#8221; option4=&#8221;Mohenjo-Daro&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is C. Lothal.<\/p>\n<p>Lothal was an ancient Indus Valley Civilization city located in the Banni region of the Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is one of the largest Harappan sites outside Pakistan. Lothal was excavated in the 1950s and 1960s by the Archaeological Survey of India. The site was occupied from about 2400 to 1900 BCE.<\/p>\n<p>Lothal was a major trading center and port city. It was located on the banks of the Sabarmati River, which was a major trade route at the time. Lothal was also connected to the Arabian Sea by a canal. The city was well-planned and had a number of public buildings, including a warehouse, a dockyard, and a granary.<\/p>\n<p>Lothal was a major center of trade and commerce. The city was located on the banks of the Sabarmati River, which was a major trade route at the time. Lothal was also connected to the Arabian Sea by a canal. The city was well-planned and had a number of public buildings, including a warehouse, a dockyard, and a granary.<\/p>\n<p>The city was also a major center of craftsmanship. The people of Lothal were skilled in making pottery, metalwork, and jewelry. 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