Question

Consider the following statements about the town planning during Harappan Civilisation.
1. The towns of Harappa and Mohenjodaro were divided into two parts citadel for ruling class and lower town for common people.
2. The roads cut across one another almost at right angles.
3. Water flowed from the houses to the streets, which had drains, sometimes covered with bricks and stone slabs.
4. Burnt bricks were used in Harappan cities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 3 and 4
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro each had its own citadel, which was probably occupied by members of the ruling class. Below the citadel in each city lay a lower town, which was inhibited by the common people. The houses in the cities followed the grid system. According to it, roads cut across one another almost at right angles. Water flowed from the houses to the streets which had covered drains. The street drains were equipped with manholes. They used burnt bricks in the Harappan cities.