UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 1982 · Q1(a) · 20 marks
Was India civilized before the advent of the Aryans? State briefly the extent and striking features of the earlier civilization, if any.
- Chapter
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Topic
- Extent, Features and Regional Diversity
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