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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
संबंधित प्रश्न
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 Drainage System
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.
What is known as Bronze Age Civilisations?
Who discovered the city of Harappa?
State two chief features of residential houses in Mohenjo-Daro.
What types of weights and measures did the Indus people use?
With reference to the emergence of civilisation, answer the following question:
Explain briefly man’s progress from the stone age to that of civilisation
With reference to Harappan Culture, answer the following question:
Discuss briefly how the Harappan Civilisation was discovered.
In respect of the chief features of the Harappan Civilisation, write short notes on the following:
Town planning.
