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UPSC Civil Services Prelims
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Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
- (a)Dholavira
- (b)Kalibangan
- (c)Rakhigarhi
- (d)Ropar
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Official answer(a) Dholavira
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