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Hydraulic structures in ancient India are documented as early as:
AThe 11th century CE Bhopal artificial lake project
BThe 14th century Hauz Khas reservoir under Iltutmish
CThe 1st century BCE stone-rubble dams at Sringaverapura
DThe 18th century Maratha-period canals in Maharashtra
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The 1st century BCE stone-rubble dams at Sringaverapura
Sringaverapura near Allahabad has stone-rubble dams from the 1st century BCE, making it the earliest documented hydraulic structure mentioned in the chapter.
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