Dholavira is unique for which of the following?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Water conservation systems

Explanation:

• Dholavira, a prominent site of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located in the Kutch district of Gujarat.

• It is especially unique and renowned for its advanced water conservation and management systems, which are considered a technological marvel of ancient urban planning.

• Situated in a semi-arid region, the settlement developed a sophisticated network of reservoirs, stepwells, channels, and check dams to store rainwater and stormwater.

• These systems enabled the city to thrive in a drought-prone region where water was scarce.

• Dholavira was discovered in 1967–68 by J.P. Joshi, an archaeologist of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

• The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2021.

• It had 12 well-planned reservoirs, some of which are among the earliest examples of water harvesting.

• The city was laid out in three distinct zones – citadel, middle town, and lower town – with systematic drainage and water storage.

• It reflects urban resilience and environmental adaptation in the ancient world.

• The use of stone masonry and planning in water channels was ahead of its time.