UPSC – CSE Prelims 2021
HISTORY – ANCIENT – THE HARAPPAN CIVILIZATION
1. Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
(A) Dholavira
(B) Kalibangan
(C) Rakhigarhi
(D) Ropar
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
One of the unique features of Dholavira is the sophisticated water conservation system of channels and reservoirs, the earliest found anywhere in the world, built completely of stone. The city had massive reservoirs, three of which are exposed. They were used for storing fresh water brought by rains or to store water diverted from two nearby rivulets. |
UPSC – CSE Prelims 2019
HISTORY – ANCIENT – THE HARAPPAN CIVILIZATION
1. Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
(a) Chanhudaro
(b) Kot Diji
(c) Sohgaura
(d) Desalpur
Ans: (c)
The Sohgaura copper plate inscription is an Indian copper plate inscription written in Prakrit in the Brahmi script. It was discovered in Sohgaura, a village on the banks of the Rapti River, about 20km south-east of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.