Question

Indus Valley Civilization is associated with which of the following?

• A. Rural civilization
• B. Religious civilization
• C. Industrial civilization
• D. Urban civilization

Hint:

IVC → planned cities, drainage, trade hubs = Urban civilization.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Characteristics of IVC. The Indus Valley Civilization featured planned cities, drainage systems, grid patterns, and urban settlements like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.

Step 2: Urban features. It demonstrates complex social organization, trade networks, and civic planning, differentiating it from rural or simple agrarian societies.

Step 3: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{Urban civilization (Option D) characterizes Indus Valley Civilization.}} \]