In which of the following Harappan settlement was the first evidence of a dockyard found?

The correct answer is Lothal. Key Points

• Lothal was a port town of the Harappans.
• In Lothal the first evidence of a dockyard was found. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.
• It was located on the bank of the Bhogava River.
• It is located in a low deltaic area in the Saurashtra peninsula.
• It is believed that the sea once was much closer to the site. 
• Both the citadel and the lower town are located within the same complex.
• From one of the buildings, in the citadel, around 65 terracotta sealings having impressions of reed, woven fiber, cords, and matting have been recovered.
• This implies that it was a warehouse or place where the goods were packed.
• This shows the active involvement of the site in trade.
• This is confirmed by another structure located to the east of the town: the dockyard.
• It too is enclosed by a burnt brick wall.
• It is provided with two inlets and spill channels to regulate the water.
• An additional platform on the west was constructed to help with the unloading of goods.