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What do you know about the drainage system of the Indus Valley civilisation?
Answer:
Answer to be written in the exam:
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The cities of the Indus Valley had a
well-planned network of streets and public spaces,
which were built with careful attention to drainage and sanitation.
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The drainage system
included brick-lined channels and underground drains
that carried waste water and sewage away from the city.
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The drains were
designed with a slight slope to ensure that water flowed freely,
and they were periodically cleaned to prevent blockages and keep the system functioning properly.
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Some of the
drains were even equipped with trapdoors and manholes
for easy access and maintenance.
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The Indus Valley people also built
public baths and toilets,
which were connected to the drainage system.
- The use of this drainage system helped to maintain a high level of sanitation in the Indus Valley cities, which likely contributed to the health and well-being of the population.
