Consider the following Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) sites with their distinct features:

Indus Valley Site	Peculiar Feature
1. Dholavira	Evidence of a dockyard
2. Lothal	Unique water conservation system and stadium-like structure
3. Rakhigarhi	Largest Harappan site in India
4. Mohenjo-Daro	Fire altars and rice husk remains

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Dholavira is famous for its advanced water conservation system and stadium-like structure. Hence pair 1 is incorrect.
• Lothal is known for its dockyard, bead-making industry, and rice husk remains. Hence pair 2 is incorrect.
• Rakhigarhi (Haryana) is the largest Harappan site in India, surpassing Mohenjo-Daro in area. Hence pair 3  is correct.
• Fire altars and rice husk remains were found in Kalibangan (Rajasthan), not Mohenjo-Daro. Hence pair 4 is incorrect.
• Mohenjo-Daro is famous for its Great Bath, planned city layout, and the Dancing Girl statue.

Additional Information

• Mohenjo-Daro:
  • Great Bath: A large public bathing area.
  • Well-planned drainage system: Advanced urban planning.
  • Grid layout: Streets laid out in a grid pattern.

• Harappa:

  • Citadel: A fortified area for administrative or religious purposes.
  • Granaries: Large storage structures for grains.
  • Standardized bricks: Uniformity in construction materials.
• Lothal:
  • ​Dockyard: Evidence of maritime trade and shipbuilding.
  • Bead-making factory: Production of ornamental beads.
  • Warehouses: Storage facilities for traded goods.
• Dholavira
  • Water conservation system: Reservoirs, channels, and wells for water management.
  • Stadium-like structure: A large public space for gatherings.
  • Signboard: One of the earliest examples of Indus script.

• Kalibangan:

  • Fire altars: Evidence of ritualistic practices.
  • Ploughed field: Earliest evidence of ploughed agriculture.
  • Fortified citadel: Defensive structures.

• Rakhigarhi:

  • Largest Harappan site in India: Spread over 350 hectares.
  • Residential complexes: Evidence of urban living.
  • Craft workshops: Production of tools and ornaments.
• Chanhudaro:
  • Bead-making and shell-working: Evidence of craft specialization.
  • Lack of a citadel: Unlike other major sites.

• Banawali:

  • Barley and wheat cultivation: Evidence of agricultural practices.
  • Toy carts: Indication of toys and leisure activities.