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Town Planning in the Indus Valley Civilisation

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At what angles were the streets of the towns planned?

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Right Angle

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Acute angle

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Obtuse angles

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Straight Angle

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Solution

The correct option is A Right Angle
The roads and streets were interconnected at perfect right angles with slight curve at the corners so that heavy carts could turn easily.

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