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About 4,700 years ago, some of the earliest cities flourished on the banks of which of the following rivers?
About 4,700 years ago, some of the earliest cities flourished on the banks of which of the following rivers?
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The correct option is D Indus River and its tributari
Explanation:
- About 100,000 years ago, on the banks of the Narmada River: Some of the earliest people who lived here were hunter-gatherers.
- About 8,000 years ago in Sulaiman and Kirthar hills, Garo hills, and the Vindhyas: People began growing crops like wheat and barley and started rearing animals.
- About 4,700 years ago in the region of the Indus River and its tributaries: Some of the earliest cities flourished on the banks of these rivers.
- About 2,500 years ago, in the region of the Ganga River, its tributaries, and along the seacoasts: The areas witnessed the emergence of cities and the establishment of large kingdoms.
Solution: Option C - Indus River and its tributaries
Explanation:
- About 100,000 years ago, on the banks of the Narmada River: Some of the earliest people who lived here were hunter-gatherers.
- About 8,000 years ago in Sulaiman and Kirthar hills, Garo hills, and the Vindhyas: People began growing crops like wheat and barley and started rearing animals.
- About 4,700 years ago in the region of the Indus River and its tributaries: Some of the earliest cities flourished on the banks of these rivers.
- About 2,500 years ago, in the region of the Ganga River, its tributaries, and along the seacoasts: The areas witnessed the emergence of cities and the establishment of large kingdoms.
Solution: Option C - Indus River and its tributaries
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