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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 features to suggest that the Harappan people enjoyed a higher standard of civic amenities than those of Mesopotamia.
What is Civilization?
Why did the Indus Valley Civilization come to be known as Harappan Civilization?
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.
By whom was the city of Mohenjo-Daro discovered?
What types of weights and measures did the Indus people use?
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 the emergence of civilisation, answer the following question:
Explain briefly man’s progress from the stone age to that of 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.
