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Question
Describe any three features of the Harrapan drainage system.
Solution
- Harappan cities had a carefully planned drainage system.
- Roads and streets were laid out along an approximate “grid” pattern, intersecting at right angles.
- Streets with drains were laid out first and then houses were built along them.
- Drainages were made with burned bricks.
- The drains were made of mortar, lime, and gypsum.
- They were covered with big bricks and stones which could be lifted easily to clean the drains.
- Limestones were used as cesspits.
Notes
Students can refer to any three points from the above solution.
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