Question

Which of the following statements is true in terms of Harappan town planning?

• A. The whole city in Harappan civilisation used to be built on the same elevation.
• B. The cities were divided into two parts with one part having slightly higher elevation than the other.
• C. The Drainage system was not well-developed.
• D. Discrimination existed in terms of water availability between the rich and the poor.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The cities were divided into two parts with one part having slightly higher elevation than the other.

The cities in the Harappan era were divided into two parts. One part was smaller than the other. The smaller part was raised above the ground about 12 meters high and had massive walls surrounding it. These walls protected the area from floods.
The Harappan cities had a unique system for water supply. There was no discrimination. Water was made available to everyone equally.