Correct option is A
- The Great Bath is one of the most iconic structures of Mohenjo-Daro, a site of the Indus Valley Civilization.
- It was excavated in the Citadel, a raised and fortified part of the city, which likely served as a hub for administrative and ceremonial activities.
- The design of the Great Bath, with its watertight tank, steps, and drainage system, suggests it was used for ritualistic or ceremonial bathing, highlighting its cultural significance
Additional Information
- Structure and Features: The Great Bath is a large rectangular pool, approximately 12m x 7m and 2.4m deep, made of tightly-fitted bricks and lined with bitumen to prevent water leakage. It features steps leading into the pool and a sophisticated drainage system for water inflow and outflow.
- It is widely believed that the Great Bath was used for ceremonial or ritual purification, reflecting the advanced urban planning and religious practices of the Indus Valley Civilization.
- The Citadel housed public structures such as granaries and assembly halls in addition to the Great Bath. It was likely the administrative and cultural center of the city.
Other Options
- Residential complex: The residential areas of Mohenjo-Daro housed individual dwellings but did not contain large communal structures like the Great Bath.
- Lower town: The Lower Town was primarily a residential area where the general population lived and worked.
- House courtyard: Individual houses sometimes featured private wells and bathing areas, but the Great Bath was a communal structure, not located in a private courtyard.
