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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 any two important centres of the Indus Valley Civilization.
What evidence has been found to suggest that the Harappan people were familiar with the art of writing?
Mention three main occupations of the Indus Valley people.
What do you know about the trade and commercial activities of the Harappan people?
With reference to the art and craft of the Harappan people, explain their achievements in the following fields:
The Art of Carving.
State two chief features of residential houses in Mohenjo-Daro.
How do we say that the Harappan people had certain religious beliefs?
In what two respects is Harappan Civilisation our greatest heritage?
With reference to the emergence of civilisation, answer the following question:
What is meant by Civilisation? What are the main traits which mark a civilisation?
With reference to Harappan Culture, answer the following question:
Describing the extent of civilisation, name the chief cities.
