Multiple choice

The synonym used for “Mohenjo-Daro” is

  1. Mound of the Living

  2. Mound of the Legendary

  3. Mound of the Dead

  4. Mound of the Survivors
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mohenjo-Daro is an ancient Indus Valley Civilization site whose name translates to 'Mound of the Dead' in Sindhi language. The term 'Mohenjo' means 'mound of the dead' or 'mound of the vanished', referring to the burial mounds discovered at the archaeological site. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the actual translation of the site's name.

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