Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Water reservoirs found in Dholavira is situated in the state of:

Options:

Rajasthan

Gujarat

Punjab

Haryana

Correct Answer:

Gujarat

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Gujarat

Dholavira is situated in the state of Gujarat.

More information about Dholavira:

  • Water reservoirs were found in Dholavira (Gujarat). It may have been used to store water for agriculture.
  • At sites such as Dholavira and Lothal (Gujarat), the entire settlement was fortified, and sections within the town were also separated by walls.
  • Specialised drills were found at Lothal, Chanhudaro, and more recently at Dholavira too.