Question

Consider the following statements regarding Dholavira:
1. It lies in the Kachchh area of Gujarat.
2. The city was fortified.
3. It shows all the three phases of Harappan Culture.
Which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. 1 and 2
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

• Dholavira lies in the Great Rann of Kachchh area of Gujarat.
• Dholavira had one of the world’s earliest and best planned water conservation systems.
• Dholavira is known as Kotada which means large fort.
  
• Dholavira shows all the three phases of Harappan Culture- 4500 BC to 1500 BC.
• Dholavira has a citadel in the center, with a middle and lower town, each fortified separately. The city comes up a spectacular town planning as well.