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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:

The correct answer is Option 4 - B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar

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

1946 (20^th Century)	R.E.M. Wheeler excavated Harappa
1955 (20^th Century)	S.R. Rao began excavated at Lothal
1960 (20^th Century)	B.B. Lal & B.K. Thapar started excavation at Kalibangan (Rajasthan)
1974 (20^th Century)	M.R. Mughal started exploring Bahawalpur
1980 (20^th Century)	German & Italian archaeologists started surface explorations at Mohenjodaro
1986 (20^th Century)	American team started excavations at Harappa
1990 (20^th Century)	R.S. Bisht started excavation at Dholavira