Match the LIST-I with LIST-II:
| LIST-I Year | LIST-II Excavation | ||
| A. | 1921 | I. | Excavations begin at Mohenjodaro |
| B. | 1922 | II. | D.R. Sahni begins excavations at Harappa |
| C. | 1955 | III. | S.R. Rao begins excavations at Lothal |
| D. | 1990 | IV. | R.S. Bisht begins excavations at Dholavira |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
(A) 1921 — this matches (II) D.R. Sahni begins excavations at Harappa. Sahni found seals at Harappa in layers much older than the Early Historic levels, and their importance began to be realised. Harappa was the first site of the civilisation to be discovered.
(B) 1922 — this matches (I) Excavations begin at Mohenjodaro, just a year after Harappa. Mohenjodaro became the best-known Harappan site.
(C) 1955 — this matches (III) S.R. Rao begins excavations at Lothal, in Gujarat.
(D) 1990 — this matches (IV) R.S. Bisht begins excavations at Dholavira, the Harappan city also in Gujarat.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| 21-05 S1* 23-05 S2 | – | – | – | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part I — Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones (2025-26)
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