INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

DRAINAGE OF INDIA

THE INDUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were two things that these ancient people developed in the Indus River Valley?
A
sewer system, grid-like streets
B
written language, temples
C
roads, irrigation
D
none of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Important innovations of this civilization include standardized weights and measures, seal carving, and metallurgy with copper, bronze, lead, and tin. Little is understood about the Indus script, and as a result, little is known about the Indus River Valley Civilization’s institutions and systems of governance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Article Trade Unearthed ornaments and the accessories made out of Seashells, Pearls, and beads were also traded. The Harappan people even made Terracotta Pots and painted them to trade. Coloured gemstones such as turquoise, lapis and lazuli were also sold by them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sewage was disposed of through underground drains built with precisely laid bricks, and a sophisticated water management system with numerous reservoirs was established. In the drainage systems, drains from houses were connected to wider public drain laid along the main streets.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two rivers that defined the Indus River Valley civilization are the Indus River and the Ghaggar-Hakra River.

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