Q87 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following archaeological sites related to Indus Valley civilization are situated in present day Uttar Pradesh?1.Mandi2.Rakhigarhi3.HulasSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1 and 2
B Only 3
C 1 and 3
D Only 1

Correct answer: (c) 1 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Rakhigarhi is in Haryana, not UP.

  2. B

    Only 3

    Only 3. Mandi (Muzaffarnagar/Saharanpur belt) is also a UP Harappan site.

  3. C

    1 and 3

    1 and 3. Mandi and Hulas are in western Uttar Pradesh. Rakhigarhi is Hisar, Haryana.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Hulas is also UP.

Summary. Official key is (c) 1 and 3. Mandi and Hulas in UP. Rakhigarhi is not.

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