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Consider the following statements about Harappan cities
1. The roads were well laid out and usually intersected at 90 degrees.
2. The Harappans did not know the use of wheel.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
City planning followed grid pattern and streets ran from north to south and cut at right angles.
The Harappans were great experts in the use of the potter's wheel.

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