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Topic Indus Valley Civilisation
Asked 3 times across 3 UPSC exams over 6 years (2019–2025), peaking in 2019.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2019
- Recurs across 3 years (2019–2025)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2019 → GEO 2023 → NDA 2025
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2025
Which among the following materials was used in making the Harappan seals?
- A Sandstone
- B Lapis lazuli
- C Jasper
- D Steatite ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Ancient India
GEO2023
Which one of the following Harappan centres specialized in making shell objects?
- A Balakot ✓
- B Kalibangan
- C Mohenjo-daro
- D Banawali
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Ancient India
CSE2019
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
- A Chanhudaro
- B Kot Diji
- C Sohgaura ✓
- D Desalpur
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Ancient India
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