History · Negotiating the Sources
UGC NET June 2025 History
Which of the following statements are true about water supply and management in the Indian subcontinent in ancient times? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Evidence of canal irrigation has been found at Sanauli
- 2. The Great Bath at Mohenjodaro had provision for water supply and distributaries
- 3. Evidence of a check dam has been found at Mehrgarh
- 4. Archaeological evidence at Shortughai indicates the existence of a canal system
- 5. Excavations at Dholavira have revealed evidence of a reservoir
A1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B2, 3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
C1, 3, 4 and 5 only
D1, 2, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (B) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.
★The Great Bath at Mohenjodaro had provision for water supply and distributaries.
★Evidence of a check dam has been found at Mehrgarh.
★Archaeological evidence at Shortughai indicates a canal system.
★Excavations at Dholavira have revealed a large reservoir.
★Sanauli is a post-Harappan burial ground on the Yamuna where canal irrigation evidence has not been found, so the first statement is wrong.
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