Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Where do we find traces of canals in the Harappan civilization?

Options:

Dholavira

Punjab

Shortughai

Balakot

Correct Answer:

Shortughai

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Shortughai

"Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai in Afghanistan, but not in Punjab or Sind. It is possible that ancient canals silted up long ago. It is also likely that water drawn from wells was used for irrigation. Besides, water reservoirs found in Dholavira (Gujarat) may have been used to store water for agriculture.".