Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Who began excavations at Kalibangan in 1960?

Options:

R.E.M. Wheeler

M.S. Vats

S.R. Rao

B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar

Correct Answer:

B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar

Explanation:

Year and Excavation done at various sites of Indus Valley Civilisation:

1946 (20th Century)

R.E.M. Wheeler excavated Harappa

1955 (20th Century)

S.R. Rao began excavated at Lothal

1960 (20th Century)

B.B. Lal & B.K. Thapar started excavation at Kalibangan (Rajasthan)

1974 (20th Century)

M.R. Mughal started exploring Bahawalpur

1980 (20th Century)

German & Italian archaeologists started surface explorations at Mohenjodaro

1986 (20th Century)

American team started excavations at Harappa

1990 (20th Century)

R.S. Bisht started excavation at Dholavira