Multiple choice

Where were the earliest known settlements in India?

  1. on the plateau

  2. near the desert

  3. beside the rivers

  4. in the mountains

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The earliest known settlements in India, such as the Harappan civilization, developed beside rivers like the Indus River. Rivers provided fertile soil for agriculture, fresh water for drinking, and a means of transportation. Other areas like deserts and high mountains were too harsh to support early permanent settlements.