SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CHSL - 22 Nov 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q85

Harappan cities had a ______ grid pattern of layout with roads that cut each other at right angles.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

  • The layout of the cities of the Indus Valley Civilization was highly organized.
  • In these cities, roads were constructed in a specific grid pattern.
  • Under this system, the roads intersected one another at right angles (90°).
  • Consequently, the city plan appeared to be divided into rectangular blocks.
  • This arrangement is clearly evident in cities such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa.
  • This reflects a high degree of urban planning and administrative efficiency.
  • Therefore, the grid pattern of the Harappan cities was rectangular.