MCQ
Assertion (A): The Harappans were known for their advanced water management techniques.
Reason (R): They built large reservoirs and had intricate systems of drainage in their cities.
  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • B
    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • C
    (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
  • D
    (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
A

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