Q. The site of Mohenjodaro is located on the bank of river
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Indus
Explanation:
Mohenjodaro, one of the major urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located on the bank of the Indus River in present-day Sindh, Pakistan.
- The city was built around 2500 BCE and is famous for its advanced urban planning, drainage systems, and architecture.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Ravi: River Ravi flows in Punjab, but Mohenjodaro is not on its bank.
- (C) Beas: A tributary of the Sutlej in Punjab, not related to Mohenjodaro.
- (D) Sutlej: Another river in Punjab, unrelated to the site.
Hence, Mohenjodaro is situated on the Indus River.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Mohenjodaro, one of the major urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located on the bank of the Indus River in present-day Sindh, Pakistan.
- The city was built around 2500 BCE and is famous for its advanced urban planning, drainage systems, and architecture.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Ravi: River Ravi flows in Punjab, but Mohenjodaro is not on its bank.
- (C) Beas: A tributary of the Sutlej in Punjab, not related to Mohenjodaro.
- (D) Sutlej: Another river in Punjab, unrelated to the site.
Hence, Mohenjodaro is situated on the Indus River.