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Why is the Citadel of Mohenjodaro higher than the Lower Town?
ALater Buddhist layers
BA natural hill below
CRubble from floods
DMud brick platforms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Mud brick platforms
The Citadel stands high because its buildings were raised on mud brick platforms.
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