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    Question

    Which one among the following observations pertaining to

    the works of Nineteenth- Twentieth Century archaeologists is not correct?
    A Alexander Cunningham, the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India, was of the view that the history of India began with the origins of the Indus Valley Civilization. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B John Marshall generally adopted the method of excavation along regular horizontal units and ignored the stratigraphy of the site. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C R. E. M. Wheeler first recognized the necessity to follow the stratigraphy of the mound rather than dig along horizontal lines. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Amalananda Ghosh was the first to identify similarities between pre- Harappan and mature-Harappan cultures. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is A

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