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The cities of the Harappan Civilisation were divided into two parts. One was the citadel and the other was the _________.

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upper-town

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lower-town

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middle-town

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temple-town

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Solution

The correct option is B lower-town
The cities in Harappa were divided into two parts- one part smaller and raised above the ground called the citadel, and the other bigger called the lower-town. The bigger area situated below the citadel was called the lower town. It had all the residential buildings and public facilities. It was the place for the common man.

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