Q. Which of the following urban features is/are found in eastwards expansion of “Aryans”?
1.Use of Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) pottery.
2.The towns were enclosed by a moat.
3.Houses were built with mud bricks.
Select the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Some of the urban features revealed by excavation of the various cities are as follows:
- Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) considered luxury-ware, and “urban hallmark” have been excavated.
- The towns were enclosed by a moat and sometimes they were fortified.
- Houses were built with mud bricks and in some cases with burnt bricks.
- Facilities such as drains, ring wells and soak-pits are found, confirming the second urbanization in the Gangetic plains.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
