Ancient History PYQ 17 of 208 · Indus Valley Civilization

Who among the following was not associated with the excavation of Harappa and Mohenjodaro?

  1. AR. D. Banerjee
  2. BK.N. Dikshit
  3. CM.S. Vats
  4. DV.A. Smith

56th to 59th BPSC (Pre) 2015

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Correct answer: (d) V.A. Smith

Explanation

V.A. Smith was a historian, not an excavator. Daya Ram Sahni excavated Harappa from 1921, Madho Sarup Vats continued there, and R.D. Banerjee identified Mohenjodaro in 1922.

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