alleryStart learning →One of the most distinctive features of Harappan cities was their:
AMarble sculpture galleries
BCarefully planned drainage system
CPainted stone amphitheatres
DIron-gated royal stables
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Carefully planned drainage system
1. Harappan town planning stands out among ancient cultures.
2. The most distinctive feature was the carefully planned drainage.
3. Streets and drains were laid out together in a grid.
_Source: syllabus History, Theme 1 'Bricks, Beads and Bones' (lehs101)_
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