Multiple choice

The first known settlements in ancient India were in the 

  1. Eastern and Western Ghats

  2. Himalayan Mountains

  3. Deccan Plateau

  4. Indus River Valley
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The earliest urban civilization in India, known as the Indus Valley Civilization, developed along the Indus River because of its fertile soil and reliable water source. Other regions like the Himalayas or Deccan Plateau were settled later or were less suitable for large-scale early agriculture.

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