SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Religious purpose
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Social purpose
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Hygiene purposes
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Most scholars agree that this tank would have been used for special religious functions where water was used to purify and renew the well being of the bathers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Great Bath is one of the important structures excavated at Mohenjodaro. It is a 55 meters long and 35 meters wide, well-engineered pool. The burnt bricks used on the side walls as well as the floor so finely fitted together that the tank was watertight.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Great Bath is considered as one of the most impressive structure of Mohenjodaro. It is a rectangular structure made of bricks and bitumen or tar has been used to water tighten it. It resembles a swimming pool and was perhaps used for bathing on special occasions.
Detailed explanation-4: -The steps were present on two sides. The rooms were present on all sides. A well would supply water to it and water was probably drained after usage. It was probably used by important people for taking dips on some important occasions.