Q. Consider the following information:
Archaeological SiteLocationDescription
1.RoparPunjabOval pit burials with human buried alongside a dog
2.BanawaliHaryanaRadial street pattern yielding large quantities of charred barley
3.RakhigarhiHaryanaOne of the largest Harappan sites showing DNA continuity
4.ChanhudaroSindhIndustrial settlement with evidence of an inkpot and cart models
In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Row 1 is correct: Ropar (Sutlej River, Punjab) yielded a burial showing a human buried together with a pet dog.
  • Row 2 is correct: Banawali (Fatehabad, Haryana) revealed radial town planning and high quantities of cultivated barley.
  • Row 3 is correct: Rakhigarhi is an extensive site where skeletal DNA analysis has provided insights into Harappan ancestry.
  • Row 4 is correct: Chanhudaro yielded evidence of craft tools, terracotta toy carts, and a small clay pot interpreted as an inkpot.
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