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The Indus Valley Civilisation is also called the Harappan culture. Archaeologists use the term "culture" for a group of objects, distinctive in style that are usually found together within a specific geographical area and period of time. In the case of the Harappan culture, these distinctive objects include seals, beads, weights, stone blades and even baked bricks. These objects were found from areas as far as Afghanistan, Jammu, Baluchistan and Gujarat. Named after Harappa, the first site where this unique culture was discovered, the civilisation is dated between c.2600 and 1900 BCE.

Which of the following mature Harappan site is located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir?

Manda

The correct answer is Option (1) → Manda

Explanation:

Manda: This is the northernmost site of the mature Harappan Civilization, located in Jammu and Kashmir. It was an important trading and strategic outpost of the Harappan culture.

Rakhigarhi: Located in Haryana, this is one of the largest Harappan sites.

Banawali: Found in Haryana, it is known for its distinctive Harappan structures and artefacts.

Kalibangan: Located in Rajasthan, this site is noted for its pre-Harappan and Harappan phases, including evidence of ploughed agricultural field.