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History GK · Q44

Indus Valley Civilisation

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 44

Q44

The town planning in the Harappan Civilisation was inspired by a regard for

A.
beauty and utility
B.
uniformity
C.
sanitation and public health
Answer
D.
demographic factor

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Within the city, individual homes or groups of homes obtained water from wells. From a room that appears to have been set aside for bathing, waste water was directed to covered drains, which lined the major streets. Houses opened only to inner courtyards and smaller lanes.