The question asks to identify the region where Manda, the northernmost site of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), is located. This requires knowledge of the geographical extent of the IVC sites.
Correct Option: C) Jammu
The question asks to identify the present-day Indian state where the Indus Valley Civilization site of Daimabad, known for marking its southernmost extent, is located. This requires knowledge of the geographical distribution of major Indus Valley Civilization sites.
D) Maharashtra — Daimabad is an archaeological site located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. It is widely recognized as the southernmost site of the mature Indus Valley Civilization, extending the known geographical limits of the civilization further south into the Deccan plateau. Excavations at Daimabad have revealed evidence of a Chalcolithic culture with Indus Valley Civilization affinities, including distinctive pottery, copper artifacts, and a unique bronze hoard.
The question asks about a defining feature of Harappan urban planning, specifically the layout of their settlements. We need to recall the characteristic town planning of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Correct Option: D) Grid pattern, with roads intersecting at right angles
The question asks about the typical division of major Harappan cities. We need to recall the standard urban planning features of the Indus Valley Civilization.
A) Lower Town is the correct answer. Major Harappan cities were characteristically divided into a smaller, elevated Citadel and a larger, lower-lying area known as the Lower Town. The Lower Town was typically residential and commercial, housing the common people.
The question asks about the typical separation of the 'Citadel' area in Harappan cities from the rest of the city. This requires knowledge of the characteristic town planning and architectural features of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Correct Option: B) The elevated 'Citadel' area in Harappan cities was generally separated from the rest of the city by a wall or fortification. Archaeological evidence from sites like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro clearly shows that the Citadel was a fortified area, often built on a raised platform, and enclosed by massive brick walls, distinguishing it from the lower residential areas.
The question asks to identify the Harappan site where the 'Great Bath' was discovered. This requires knowledge of the key archaeological findings associated with major sites of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Correct Option: C) Mohenjo-daro is the site where the famous 'Great Bath' was discovered. It is one of the most iconic structures of the Indus Valley Civilization, indicating advanced engineering and possibly ritualistic practices.