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Indus Valley Civilization
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Q11. 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?

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?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Dholavira

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Dholavira, located on Khadir Bet in the Rann of Kutch (Gujarat), is renowned for its sophisticated hydraulic engineering. The city featured rock-cut reservoirs, stone check-dams, and feeder channels designed to collect and conserve water from the seasonal Manhar and Mansar streams.

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Dholavira's distinguishing archaeological feature in IVC studies is its masterclass in hydraulic architecture (reservoirs and dams).

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q11)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicAncient History → Indus Valley Civilization
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Dholavira

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Ancient History (Indus Valley Civilization) question is Option (A): "Dholavira". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Ancient History" and micro-topic "Indus Valley Civilization". You can explore all repeated questions from Indus Valley Civilization in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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