Where did the first civilization of India arise?

A.

along the Ganges River

B.

along the Indus and Sarasvati Rivers

C.

near the coast of the subcontinent

D.

on the central plateau

along the Indus and Sarasvati Rivers

The first civilization to be known to have aroused along the banks of Indus River and Sarasvati Rivers.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The first known civilization pertaining to Indian Territory was along the Indus river banks and were thus named to be Indus valley civilization.

There are other names too to represent the civilization, such as Harappa civilization as found along the Harappa site on the banks of Sarasvati River.

The ancient Indian civilization as the first known civilization to have been found as evidence. It started around 3000 or more specifically around 2800 BC.