alleryThe raised platforms built around the lake were called:
AChaupals
BChabenis
CChaklas
DChabutaras
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Chabutaras
1. Al-Biruni described how the ponds were built.
2. Huge rocks were piled up and joined with iron rods to build chabutaras.
3. Chabutaras are raised platforms all around the lake.
_Source: syllabus Environmental Studies, 'Looking Around', Ch 6 'Every Drop Counts'_
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