Correct Answer:
A. Harappa & Mohenjo-daro
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a prominent Bronze Age civilization in South Asia. Among its numerous sites, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro are the most widely recognized and extensively excavated urban centers. Harappa is located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, while Mohenjo-daro is situated in the Sindh province of Pakistan. These two cities represent the pinnacle of IVC urban planning, architecture, and cultural development, making them foundational to understanding the civilization.
- Dholavira & Banawali (B) are significant IVC sites, but they are located in Gujarat and Haryana, India, respectively, not Punjab and Sindh.
- Lothal & Chanhudaro (C) include Lothal (Gujarat, India) and Chanhudaro (Sindh, Pakistan), but Harappa and Mohenjo-daro are more widely known.
- Rangpur & Surkolda (D) are both sites located in Gujarat, India.