UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 2016 · Q2(b) · 20 marks
Explain why the majority of the known Harappan settlements are located in the semi-arid areas with saline groundwater.
- Chapter
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Topic
- Extent, Features and Regional Diversity
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