SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CGL - 18 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q32

The drainage system at Mohenjodaro was notable because each house was connected to:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. A covered street drain.

The drainage system at Mohenjodaro is considered a masterpiece of ancient engineering. Each house had its own courtyard and bathroom, with drains connected to covered street drains through the walls.

These street channels were made of baked bricks and mortar, and were covered with loose bricks or stone slabs to allow for periodic cleaning. This systematic network ensured that wastewater from private homes flowed directly into the main public sewage system.