Which of the following characterizes/characterize the archaeological site of Sutkagen-Dor? 1. Total absence of stone fortification walls around the site 2. Location near the Makran coast near the Pakistan-Iran border. 3. Functioned as a fortified coastal trading outpost for West Asian trade. Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statements 2 and 3 are correct: Sutkagen-Dor on the Dasht River served as the westernmost coastal frontier and port of the Harappan civilization, engaging in trade with the Persian Gulf.

Statement 1 is incorrect: Sutkagen-Dor possessed a massive defense wall built of natural rubble and dressed stone.