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    Realizing the need of water, the first ruler who got a lake constructed in the Girnar area was

    A)  Chandragupta Maurya   

    B)  Ashoka

    C)  Rudradaman

    D)  Skandagupta

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    It is evident from the note of Megasthenes, importance of land and water management was realized even during 300 B.C for social welfare. During this period, famous Sudarshan Lake on Girnar hill in Gujarat was built by Chandragupta Maurya.


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