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प्रश्न
State any two causes that led to the decline of the Harappan Civilisation.
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उत्तर
(a) Deforestation: Enormous quantity of wood was used in the first civilisation to produce bronze. Jewellry was also made of wood. Wood was needed to bake bricks, pottery, stoneware and to make boats and furniture. These activities lead to deforestation resulting in changes in the climate.
(b) Earthquake: Earthquakes caused changes in the course of the Indus river which led to the inundation of the hinterland of Mohenjo-Daro
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention three main occupations of the Indus Valley people.
Why did the Indus Valley Civilization come to be known as Harappan Civilization?
Harappan Civilization was a highly developed urban civilization. Discuss the significant features of this Civilization with reference to: The Dwelling Houses.
With reference to the art and craft of the Harappan people, explain their achievements in the following fields:
The Art of Carving.
India is well-known for its deep-rooted tradition in arts and crafts. Substantiate this statement by a brief mention of the following:
Harappan art of Spinning.
India is well-known for its deep-rooted tradition in arts and crafts. Substantiate this statement by a brief mention of the following:
Harappan Metal-craft.
State two chief features of residential houses in Mohenjo-Daro.
What types of weights and measures did the Indus people use?
State two features of the trade in the Indus Valley Civilisation.
In respect of the chief features of the Harappan Civilisation, write short notes on the following:
Common elements between Mohanjo-Daro and Harappan Civilisations.
