CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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Question
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____ were used to construct buildings
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Mud and hay
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Mortar and cement
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Sun-dried bricks
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Baked bricks
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: The bricks used to build the houses in Indus Valley civilisation were baked. They were either sun-dried or kiln-fired mud bricks . They were used because they are strong and that is the reason they have stood up even after thousands of years.
Detailed explanation-2: -Baked bricks are made of clay and are burned to harden. Baked bricks are more expensive and durable while unbaked bricks are cheaper as well as less durable.
Detailed explanation-3: -Wood, cement, aggregates, metals, bricks, concrete, clay are the most common type of building material used in construction. The choice of these are based on their cost effectiveness for building projects.
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