Q. With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
  1. Sutkagendor was the westernmost Harappan settlement
  2. Lothal was a major centre of trade and industry
  3. Both Sutkagendor and Lothal were coastal / port towns
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: The westernmost site Suktagendor is located near present borders of Iran and it was an important coastal / port town. Another important port town was Lothal. One more coastal city was Balakot, which is located near Karachi in Pakistan

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