Identify the non‑Harappan site — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2019

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

Chanhudaro
Kot Diji
Sohgaura
Desalpur

Explanation

Chanhudaro is a Harappan site

Chanhudaro is an Indus Valley Civilisation site located 130 km south of Mohenjo-Daro in Sindh, Pakistan. The village was inhabited between 4000 and 1700 BCE and is believed to have been a key centre for carnelian bead production. It is the only Harappan city without a walled citadel. The site was discovered by N.G. Majumdar in 1931 and extensively excavated by Mackay in 1935-36. A significant discovery at Chanhu-Daro was a bead-making factory, complete with a furnace, underscoring its industrial nature.

Kot Diji is a Harappan site

Kot Diji (now in Sindh, Pakistan) was an early Harappan site.

Sohgaura is not a Harappan site

Sohgaura, located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh near the Rapti and Ami rivers, is a significant archaeological site showcasing a multi-cultural sequence from the Neolithic to the early historic period.

Desalpur is a Harappan site

Desalpur is a Harappan site located in the Kutch District of Gujarat. It is famous for its disproportionately large fortifications.

Map showing Harappan sites across Indian subcontinent, highlighting major archaeological locations in present-day India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Sites are marked with brown and orange labels, with a compass rose indicating directions and Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal labeled for geographic context.