Ancient town planning refers to the organized layout and infrastructure of cities from antiquity. Harappa, as part of the Indus Valley Civilization, demonstrates advanced planning with features like a grid pattern, well-laid out roads, and drainage systems.
Which of the following is an example of ancient town planning?
Asked in Asst. Town Planner 2022 · Topic: Indus Valley Civilization (Salient Features of Town Planning and Urban Architecture)
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- With reference to the Harappan Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. Harappan script was an exact replica of Egyptian and Mesopotamian script, indicating their cultural links. 2. The usage of standard weights and measurements throughout the civilization represented the uniformity of the Harappan culture. 3. The Harappan pottery was mostly handmade as they were unaware of potter's wheel. How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Harappan script was an exact replica of Egyptian and Mesopotamian script, indicating their cultural links This is incorrect. While there are some similarities in script development in ancient civilizations, the Harappan script is unique and has not been fully deciphered. It is not an exact replica of Egyptian or Mesopotamian scripts. Connections are inferred from trade and cultural exchanges, not from identical scripts. 2. The usage of standard weights and measurements throughout the civilization represented the uniformity of the Harappan culture This is correct. The discovery of standardized weights and measures (like the binary system for weights) across numerous Harappan sites indicates a high degree of political and economic organization and uniformity in their culture. 3. The Harappan pottery was mostly handmade as they were unaware of potter's wheel This is incorrect. Harappan pottery was predominantly wheel-made, indicating advanced technological knowledge. Handmade pottery existed but was not the norm, and they were certainly aware of and utilized the potter's wheel extensively. 248. The main characteristic of the Indus Valley Civilization was
- What are the notable features of Indus valley civilization? 1. Town Planning 2. Harappa temple 3. Drainage System 4. Sculpture made of gold Choose the correct option(s).
- What made the walls of the Harappan cities, such as those surrounding the citadel and lower town, particularly strong and durable?
- Which one among the following statements with reference to the Harappan burial ritual is not correct?
- The dead bodies in Harappan Civilization was disposed off by A) burial in a sitting position B) cutting into pieces and thrown in the four directions C) placing on a tall platform for vultures and other birds D) burial with the head normally pointing towards North
- From where the copper chariot of Harappan times was found ?
- This following metal was not used by the people of the Indus civilization
