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Which of the statements are correct regarding the town planning of the Harappans?
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- The drains were covered with manholes bricks or stone slabs.
- The houses were largely built of mud- bricks and stones.
- The drainage system was an elaborate and well layout.
- The difference in the size of the houses suggests that the rich lived in the larger houses whereas the one-room buildings or barracks might have been intended for the poorer section of the society.
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Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)
The houses were largely built of burnt-bricks. While the use of stones and mud bricks is limited to Kachchh and Saurashtra area, mud bricks are largely used at Harappa, Kalibangan, Lothal and Banawali besides burnt bricks.
The size of the bricks remained the same everywhere. The ratio of brick size is 1:2:4. The use of stone in making the houses and defences in Saurashtra and Kachchh was perhaps due to the easy accessibility of stone in the neighbourhood.
It may be seen that there is considerable regional variation in the use of building material for architecture based on the availability and climatic conditions. The Indus civilization had an elaborate sanitary and drainage system, the hallmark of ancient Indus cities. The Authorities maintained a highly efficient drainage system. Each and every house had a connection with the main drain. The covered drain was connected to the larger sewerage outlets which finally led the dirty water outside the populated areas.
The urban plan found in these cities included the world’s first urban sanitation systems.
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Answer: (c)
The houses were largely built of burnt-bricks. While the use of stones and mud bricks is limited to Kachchh and Saurashtra area, mud bricks are largely used at Harappa, Kalibangan, Lothal and Banawali besides burnt bricks.
The size of the bricks remained the same everywhere. The ratio of brick size is 1:2:4. The use of stone in making the houses and defences in Saurashtra and Kachchh was perhaps due to the easy accessibility of stone in the neighbourhood.
It may be seen that there is considerable regional variation in the use of building material for architecture based on the availability and climatic conditions. The Indus civilization had an elaborate sanitary and drainage system, the hallmark of ancient Indus cities. The Authorities maintained a highly efficient drainage system. Each and every house had a connection with the main drain. The covered drain was connected to the larger sewerage outlets which finally led the dirty water outside the populated areas.
The urban plan found in these cities included the world’s first urban sanitation systems.
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