Question

Which of the following statements are correct about the Harappan civilization:

1. The Harappan civilization is the first known urban culture in India.
2. Neolithic habitation evidence dates back to around 7000 BC in Mehrgarh.
3. Harappan cities were known for their advanced town planning, sanitation, and drainage systems.
4. The Harappans primarily built single-story houses from mud bricks.

• A. 1, 2
• B. 3 only
• C. None of these
• D. 1, 2, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2, 3

• The Harappan civilization is  the first known urban culture in India.
• It thrived in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, and its urban centers are among the earliest in the world.

Evidence of Neolithic habitation 

• Neolithic habitation refers to human settlements and communities that existed during the Neolithic period,
• Mehrgarh, located in present-day Baluchistan, is one of the earliest sites of agricultural and neolithic habitation in the Indian subcontinent.
• Archaeological evidence suggests that people began settling in Mehrgarh as early as 7000 BC, making it one of the precursors to the Harappan civilization.

Harappan cities

• Harappan cities were renowned for their advanced urban planning and infrastructure.
• They featured well-planned streets, organized layouts, and an efficient drainage system.
• The cities had a network of underground sewage and drainage systems, showing a high level of engineering and sanitation.

Double-storied houses of Harappa

• The Harappans primarily built double-storied houses from baked or fired bricks.
• These houses were equipped with bathrooms, kitchens, and wells, reflecting a high degree of urban sophistication.
• The use of fired bricks was a significant technological advancement during that time.