Consider the following statements: 1. The Indus Civilization represents the first phase of urbanization in India. 2. The Indus valley site of Harappa was first visited by Charles Mason in 1826. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Indus Civilization represents the first phase of urbanization in India.

The Indus valley site of Harappa was first visited by Charles Mason in 1826 and Amri by Alexander Burnes in 1831.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT