CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Adm. System
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River Management
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underground drainage system
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Indus people were the first to build planned cities with scientific drainage system.
Detailed explanation-2: -They had an advanced drainage system. There were covered drains on both sides of the streets. The drains from the houses were connected to these drains on the streets, which in turn were connected to the main underground drain finally leading the dirty water out of the city.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most unique aspect of planning during the Indus Valley civilization was the system of underground drainage. The main sewer, 1.5 meters deep and 91 cm across, connected to many north-south and east-west sewers. It was made from bricks smoothened and joined together seamlessly.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The two evidences that revealed the skill of Indus people in town planning we’re the great bath and the granaries found in harappan civilisation.