Which of the following Harappan sites are located in Haryana?
1. Banavali
2. Kalibangan
3. Rakhigarhi
4. Ropar
Indicate your answer from the codes below:

Options

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 3 and 4

Answer

C

Explanation

Haryana was the outermost location of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization with centres such as Banawali and Rakhigarhi. The most extensive centre, Rakhigarhi, is now a village in Hisar district. The site is dated to be over 5,000 years old. Evidence of paved roads, drainage system, large rainwater collection, storage system, terracotta brick, statue production, and skilled metal working (in both bronze and precious metals) has been uncovered.