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The Aryan Migration and Impact on Indian Life

Question 5 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_2109010-M/J World History Sem 1-CR

How did Harappan planners respond to flooding from monsoon season?

Answer
A
They moved important buildings away from the flood zones.
B
They developed building materials that could be easily replaced.
C
They moved the capital to the mountains to avoid flood damage.
D
They developed water management that included drainage systems.

Explanation

Harappan cities were carefully planned with drainage systems to carry away wastewater and help manage heavy seasonal rains. This infrastructure was a practical response to monsoon flooding; the other choices describe measures not characteristic of Harappan urban planning. The correct choice is water management that included drainage systems.

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