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Representations on seals and terracotta sculpture indicate that the bull was known and that oxen were used for ploughing. Moreover, terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali. Archaeologists have found evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan... Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai... Besides water reservoirs have been found in Dholavira.
In 1960, B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar began excavations at which of the following Harappan site?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Kalibangan
Kalibangan was first excavated under the Directorship of B.B. Lal (ASI) between 1960-61 to 1969-70.
Other excavation team members were B.K. Thapar, M.D. Khare.
Excavation years:
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Year |
Description |
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1921 (20th Century) |
M.S. Vats started excavations at Harappa |
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1924 (20th Century) |
John Marshall announced the discovery of the Harappan Civilization |
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1925 (20th Century) |
Excavations began at Mohenjodaro |
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1944 (20th Century) |
R.E.M. Wheeler took over as Director-General of the ASI |
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1946 (20th Century) |
R.E.M. Wheeler excavated Harappa |
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1955 (20th Century) |
S.R. Rao began excavations at Lothal |
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1960 (20th Century) |
B.B. Lal & B.K. Thapar started excavation at Kalibangan (Rajasthan) |
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1974 (20th Century) |
M.R. Mughal started exploring Bahawalpur |
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1980 (20th Century) |
German & Italian archaeologists started surface explorations at Mohenjodaro |
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1986 (20th Century) |
American team started excavations at Harappa |
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1990 (20th Century) |
R.S. Bisht started excavation at Dholavira |