RAS question
The Great Bath of the Indus Valley Civilization was found at which site?
Correct answer: (A) Mohenjo-daro.
The Great Bath of the Indus Valley Civilization was found at Mohenjo-daro.
Explanation
The Great Bath is associated with Mohenjo-daro, an Indus civilization site in present-day Pakistan. Its dimensions—12 m long, 7 m wide, and about 2.4 m deep—identify it as a large, purpose-built bathing structure. Britannica places it within the citadel complex uncovered during excavations at Mohenjo-daro in the 1920s and states that it was probably used for ritual bathing. Its brick floor was sealed with bitumen to make the tank watertight, while the steps and drainage system show planned public architecture rather than an ordinary household bath.
Why the other options are wrong
- (B) Lothal is known for its dockyard, not for the Great Bath.
- (C) Harappa is associated with the Great Granary, whereas the Great Bath is linked to Mohenjo-daro.
- (D) Dholavira is known for its water reservoirs and signboard, not for the Great Bath.
Concept
This question tests whether you can match major Indus Valley Civilization structures with the sites where they were excavated. Such site-feature questions recur in RAS ancient history because they depend on recognizing a distinctive archaeological structure rather than recalling an entire historical chronology.