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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 75

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q75

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Which of the following were NOT a part of a citadel in Harrapan architecture?
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Residential buildings for masses

  • Residential buildings for masses were not a part of a citadel in Harrapan architecture.

  • It was found during excavations that the cities were divided into two sections. i.e. the citadel and the lower house.

  • The higher areas were smaller and belonged to the citadel.

  • The lower regions belonged to the lower town that had extensive areas.

  • The rich lived in big houses with multiple rooms, while poor people had smaller homes.

  • The significant buildings had courtyards attached to them.

  • The big houses and the public buildings were located on the streets.

  • The tiny houses had two rooms, while the significant dwellings had multiple rooms.

  • The priests and higher class used to live in citadels.