Question 1

Which Harappan site in Gujarat is known as the first dockyard in the world?

Accepted Answer

Lothal. Lothal, located in Saurashtra region of Gujarat, is famous for having the world's first tidal dockyard. It was excavated by S.R. Rao between 1955 and 1960. The dockyard shows sophisticated engineering and maritime knowledge of the Harappan civilization.

Question 2

Dholavira Harappan site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?

Accepted Answer

2021. Dholavira was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021, becoming Gujarat's second UNESCO site. It is located in the Rann of Kutch in the Khadir Bet island. The site is one of the largest and best-preserved Harappan cities in India.

Question 3

Lothal is located in which district of Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

Ahmedabad. Lothal is located in the Dholka taluka of Ahmedabad district in Gujarat. It sits near the Sabarmati River and the Gulf of Khambhat. The site was an important trading port of the Harappan civilization.

Question 4

Dholavira is located in which region of Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

Rann of Kutch. Dholavira is situated on the Khadir Bet island in the Great Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. It was excavated by R.S. Bisht of the Archaeological Survey of India starting in 1989. The site has a unique three-part city layout with a citadel, middle town, and lower town.

Question 5

Which Harappan site in Gujarat is known for its unique signboard with Indus script?

Accepted Answer

Dholavira. Dholavira is famous for a large stone signboard with ten Indus script symbols, believed to be the largest Harappan inscription ever found. This signboard was likely displayed at the main entrance of the city. It remains undeciphered but represents a remarkable feat of ancient urban planning.

Ancient History & Harappan — Set 1