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Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization provides archaeological evidence of a unique water reservoir management system constructed using massive stone blocks?
A. Dholavira✓ Correct Answer
B. Banawali
C. Chanhudaro
D. Ropar
💡 Solution & Explanation
Dholavira, located on Khadir Beyt in the Kutch district of Gujarat, is distinguished by its unique water harvesting system comprising a series of large rock-cut reservoirs and elaborate check dams designed to conserve scanty rainfall. Banawali is noted for terracotta models of plows and superior barley finds, whereas Chanhudaro is famous as a center for bead manufacturing without a citadel. Dholavira is also unique for its large signboards containing Indus script characters.
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