Question

Identify the incorrect statement/statements about the cities of the Harappan civilization:

1. Most Harappan cities were located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent.
2. The cities were often situated on the banks of the Indus, Ghaggar, and their tributaries.
3. Harappan cities featured well-laid roads & double-storied houses
4. Sanitation and drainage systems were not significant features of Harappan cities.

• A. iii only
• B. i, iv
• C. i only
• D. iv only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i, iv

Harappan cities

• Harappan cities refer to the urban centers of the Harappan civilization, one of the world's earliest urban civilizations that thrived in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent emerging around 2600 BCE.
• These cities had a remarkable archaeological legacy, showcasing advanced urban planning, infrastructure, and culture. 
• Most Harappan cities were located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in what is now Pakistan and western India. 

Cities with high level of urban planning

• Harappan cities were planned with a grid-like layout of streets and lanes, indicating a high level of urban planning.
• Harappan cities featured well-laid roads & double-storied houses made of fired bricks, and important structures like the Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro.
• The Great Bath is a well-preserved example of advanced engineering in Harappan urban planning

Sanitation and drainage systems

• Sanitation and drainage systems were  significant and highly advanced features of Harappan cities.
• The Harappans developed an intricate network of underground sewage and drainage systems to manage wastewater and maintain cleanliness.
• This indicates a high level of engineering and urban planning sophistication.

Major Rivers

• Harappan cities were often situated on the banks of major rivers like the Indus River and its tributaries.
• The Ghaggar-Hakra River, which is now largely dried up, was also a significant watercourse where some Harappan sites are found.