INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

HARRAPAN CIVILIZATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following were common features of both Harappan and Mohenjodaro?
A
2 and 3
B
1, 2, 3 and 4
C
1, 2 and 4
D
1 and 2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Features. The Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro is called the “earliest public water tank of the ancient world". It measures approximately 12 metres (40 ft) by 7 metres (23 ft), with a maximum depth of 2.4 metres (8 ft). Two wide staircases, one from the north and one from the south, served as the entry to the structure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mohenjo-daro has a planned layout with rectilinear buildings arranged on a grid plan. Most were built of fired and mortared brick; some incorporated sun-dried mud-brick and wooden superstructures. The covered area of Mohenjo-daro is estimated at 300 hectares.

Detailed explanation-3: -Baked brick houses. Elaborated drainage system. Water supply system. Cluster of large non-residential buildings. New techniques of handicrafts and metallurgy. 13-Dec-2022

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