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Q15 (CDS-II/2022) History & Culture › Ancient India › Indus civilisation archaeology Answer Verified

In the citadel and lower-town areas of which one of the following Harappan cities, have several large cisterns and reservoirs been found?

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Dholavira, located in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, is renowned for its sophisticated water management system, which is far more advanced than other Harappan sites. Unlike the typical two-part division of Harappan cities, Dholavira was divided into three sections: the citadel, the middle town, and the lower town [3]. Excavations have revealed several large cisterns and reservoirs within these fortified areas, designed to store rainwater and manage the scarce water resources of the arid region [2]. While Mohenjo-daro is famous for its Great Bath and approximately 700 wells [2], Dholavira's unique feature is its extensive network of stone-cut reservoirs and dams [1]. These structures reflect a high degree of engineering skill and a civic priority on water conservation, distinguishing Dholavira as a premier example of ancient hydraulic architecture.

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  1. [3] https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202003241550006972anil_kumar_HARAPPAN_CIVILIZATION%201.pdf
  2. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 1: Early India: From the Beginnings to the Indus Civilisation > Planned Towns > p. 10
  3. [2] Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 6: The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation > Questions, activities and projects > p. 104
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