HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Lothal
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Alamgirpur
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Dholavira
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Kalibanga
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Dholavira.
Detailed explanation-2: -The remains of a highly advanced water management system of Indus Valley civilization have been discovered in Dholavira. A sophisticated water conservation system is one of the unique features of Dholavira. The Dholavira site was discovered in 1967-68 by Indian archaeologist J. P. Joshi.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Harappans reduced the velocity of the water flow further upstream by raising a series of dams, which also diverted surplus water to the reservoirs within the city. In the whole scheme, the city walls played the most crucial role. First, they served to protect the city.
Detailed explanation-4: -Dholavira, located in Gujarat, India (c. 3000-1500 BC), had a series of water storage tanks and step wells, and its water management system has been called “unique". Dholavira had at least five baths and the size of one is comparable with the Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro.