Question

Inamgaon is situated on the river___________.
A. Ghod
B. Bhima
C. Son
D. Narmada

Answer 1

Hint: Inamgaon is situated in Maharashtra. It is an archaeological region and a post-Harappan agricultural village. People used to dwell there between 3600 and 2700 years ago.

Complete Answer:
- Excavations imply that the Malwa Culture, and Early and Late Jorwe, and a Deccan Chalcolithic Culture existed in Inamgaon at many times.
- It is located along the right bank of the Ghod River. It is assumed to be the 'regional centre' of the Bhima Valley.
- Many funerals were found here, where bodies were laid out directly with their heads towards the north, and with vessels containing food and water put near them. 
- Archaeologists speculate that several people might have been agriculturists as indication of seeds and grains such as wheat, barley, rice, sesame, and remains of fruits such as berries, amla, jamun, and dates were found.
- Bones of several birds and animals were also found there.
Hence, the correct answer is, ‘A. Ghod’.

Note:
- Inamgaon was a special burial site where usually adults were buried.
- Large-scale excavations were conducted at Inamgaon for twelve seasons by Prof. H. D. Sankalia and Prof. M. K. Dhavalikar.