WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Harappan site has provided evidence of a unique water harnessing system with a series of reservoirs?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Banawali
  2. Dholavira
  3. Kalibangan
  4. Rakhi Garhi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dholavira

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Dholavira šŸ“š Explanation: Dholavira, located in the Rann of Kutch, is renowned for its sophisticated water management system involving huge stone-cut reservoirs and channels. Unlike other Harappan cities divided into two parts, Dholavira was uniquely divided into three sections: the Citadel, the Middle Town, and the Lower Town. This site is also famous for a large inscription known as the "Signboard" containing ten large-sized Indus symbols.