Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Water reservoirs have been discovered in which of the following site?

Options:

Lothal

Kalibangan

Dholavira

Cholistan

Correct Answer:

Dholavira

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Dholavira

Water reservoirs have been discovered at the archaeological site of Dholavira.

Given that most Harappan sites are situated in semi-arid regions, irrigation was likely necessary for agriculture. While traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai in Afghanistan, no such evidence has been discovered in Punjab or Sind. It is plausible that ancient canals have silted up over time. Moreover, it is probable that wells were used to draw water for irrigation purposes. Notably, water reservoirs found in Dholavira may have served as storage for agricultural water needs.