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Prelims 2021 · Ancient History · Question 32

Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

  1. Dholavira
  2. Kalibangan
  3. Rakhigarhi
  4. Ropar

Answer

Dholavira

  • (a) Dholavira: Correct. This Harappan city in Kutch is famous for a highly sophisticated water-management system with dams, channels, and interconnected reservoirs.
  • (b) Kalibangan: Incorrect. It is better known for fire altars and ploughed fields, not an elaborate reservoir-based water-harvesting system.
  • (c) Rakhigarhi: Incorrect. It is one of the largest Harappan sites, but it is not specifically known for the dam-and-reservoir water system described.
  • (d) Ropar: Incorrect. This site is important archaeologically, but it is not noted for such an advanced water-harvesting network.

Answer: (a) Dholavira.

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