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What is a characteristic of Neolithic culture in Mehergarh?
What is a characteristic of Neolithic culture in Mehergarh?
- Use of bronze articles
- Covered drains in houses
- Straight streets intersecting at right angles (correct)
- Presence of palaces and places of worship
Which material was commonly used in building houses during the Bronze Age?
Which material was commonly used in building houses during the Bronze Age?
- Baked bricks and mortar (correct)
- Sun-dried bricks only
- Thatch and mud
- Wooden planks
What was a key feature of the drainage system in these ancient cities?
What was a key feature of the drainage system in these ancient cities?
- Covered drains with gentle slopes (correct)
- Drains emptying directly onto streets
- Clogged drains due to lack of maintenance
- Drains with steep slopes
Why were burnt bricks preferred in construction during this time?
Why were burnt bricks preferred in construction during this time?
What is a notable feature of houses in these ancient cities?
What is a notable feature of houses in these ancient cities?
Which characteristic best describes the urban planning of these ancient cities?
Which characteristic best describes the urban planning of these ancient cities?
What is a common feature of granaries in the Harappan civilization?
What is a common feature of granaries in the Harappan civilization?
Which material was primarily used in building houses in Mohenjo-Daro?
Which material was primarily used in building houses in Mohenjo-Daro?
What was the primary purpose of the Great Bath in the Harappan civilization?
What was the primary purpose of the Great Bath in the Harappan civilization?
Which statement accurately describes the drainage system in the Harappan civilization?
Which statement accurately describes the drainage system in the Harappan civilization?
What purpose did the docks built by the Harappans serve after careful study of tides, waves, and currents?
What purpose did the docks built by the Harappans serve after careful study of tides, waves, and currents?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the layout of streets and brick sizes in Harappan towns?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the layout of streets and brick sizes in Harappan towns?
What was the purpose of the soak pits in the Harappan houses?
What was the purpose of the soak pits in the Harappan houses?
Which ancient site had a granary with walls made of mud bricks in a good condition?
Which ancient site had a granary with walls made of mud bricks in a good condition?
What material was used to make the Great Bath's tank water-tight?
What material was used to make the Great Bath's tank water-tight?
How many pillars supported the roof of the Assembly Hall at Mohenjo-Daro?
How many pillars supported the roof of the Assembly Hall at Mohenjo-Daro?
What was the method used by Harappans to measure length?
What was the method used by Harappans to measure length?
Which aspect reflects the Great Bath being potentially the earliest example of a water-proof structure?
Which aspect reflects the Great Bath being potentially the earliest example of a water-proof structure?
