The important Harappan site of ‘Rakhigarhi’ is located in which state of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Haryana
Rakhigarhi is in Hisar district of Haryana. It is the biggest Harappan city, spread over about 550 hectares. DNA taken from skeletons excavated here has been used to study the genetic history of the Harappans, and it shows that they were the indigenous people of the region.
NCERT (2025-26): “9. The End of the Civilisation … In this respect, it is necessary to mention the recent archaeogenetic research carried out at the site of Rakhigarhi. The site, located in Hisar district of Haryana, is the biggest Harappan city, spread over an area of 550 Hectare. In order to study the genetic history of the Harappans, DNA was extracted from the skeletal remains excavated at Rakhigarhi. This research was carried out by The Deccan College Deemed University, Pune in collaboration with Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad and The Harvard Medical College. The analysis of the data indicates that the Harappans are the indigenous people of this region.…” |