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ICSE Class 6 History & Civics Question 10 of 10

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Question 1

Study the given picture and answer the following questions.

Study the given picture and answer the following questions. Frank Modern Certificate History and Civics Solutions ICSE Class 6.
  1. Which part of the Harappan city do you think the picture depicts? Give a reason for your answer.
  2. What was used to make the buildings in the picture?
  3. With the help of the picture, explain why Harappan cities were very well-planned.
Answer

  1. The given picture depicts the Great Bath at Mohenjodaro. It is a large rectangular structure resembling a swimming pool with galleries and dressing rooms at the side. It is located west of the river Indus in the Larkhana district of Sind.

  2. Baked bricks were used to make the buildings in the picture.

  3. The Harappan cities were very well-planned due to the following reasons:

    1. Grid-pattern Layout — As seen in the picture, the main roads ran parallel to each other. Smaller streets intersected the main roads at right angles. The entire city was divided into rectangular blocks or grids. The corners of the roads were rounded off for easy movement of carts. This shows advanced knowledge of urban planning and civil engineering.
    2. Well-planned Drainage System — Every house was connected to the main drainage line. Drains were covered and cleaned regularly. This shows a high level of civic sense and concern for hygiene.