Consider the following statements about the sites associated with the ...
► Statement 1 is correct - Chanhudaro was about 130 km south of Mohenjodaro. Chanhudaro was an important centre of a craft activity. Some of the houses yielded raw material such as carnelian, agate, amethyst, and crystal as well as finished and unfinished beads and drills. More striking was the discovery of a bead factory, with lots of finished and unfinished beads, mostly made of steatite.
► Statement 2 is correct - Lothal is located between the Sabarmati river and its tributary, the Bhogava , in Saurashtra in Gujarat. The most distinctive feature of Lothal is the dockyard, which lies on the eastern edge of the site.
► Statement 3 is correct - Dholavira is located on Kadir island in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The city had an impressive and unique water harvesting and management system. It can be noted that this area receives less than 160 cm of rain every year and is very prone to droughts.
Consider the following statements about the sites associated with the ...
Indus Valley Civilization Sites
The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, flourishing between the 3rd and 2nd millennia BCE. The civilization had several important sites, including Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Chanhudaro, Lothal, and Dholavira.
Statement Analysis
1. Chanhudaro was an important centre of craft activity and hosted a bead factory.
Chanhudaro, located in Sindh, Pakistan, was an important center of craft activity during the Indus Valley Civilization. The site has yielded a large number of artifacts, including pottery, seals, and beads. The presence of a bead factory at Chanhudaro suggests that it was an important center for the production and trade of beads.
2. Lothal was famous for its dockyard which lies on the eastern edge of the site.
Lothal, located in Gujarat, India, was an important port city during the Indus Valley Civilization. The site is famous for its dockyard, which lies on the eastern edge of the site. The dockyard was connected to the river Sabarmati, which facilitated trade between Lothal and other parts of the civilization.
3. The city of Dholavira had a unique water harvesting and management system.
Dholavira, located in Gujarat, India, was one of the largest cities of the Indus Valley Civilization. The city had a unique water harvesting and management system, which included the construction of large reservoirs, dams, and canals. This system allowed the city to survive in an arid region with limited rainfall.
Conclusion
All three statements are correct. Chanhudaro was an important center of craft activity and hosted a bead factory, Lothal was famous for its dockyard, and Dholavira had a unique water harvesting and management system. These sites provide important insights into the urban and technological advancements of the Indus Valley Civilization.