The Indus Valley Civilization’s legacy lies in its contributions to early urban development, technological achievements, and cultural practices. Discuss.

Topic: static syllabus

2. The Indus Valley Civilization’s legacy lies in its contributions to early urban development, technological achievements, and cultural practices. Discuss. (150 words).

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the features of Indus Valley Civilisation.

Directive:

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start by giving context.

Body:

First, write the about the features of Harappan Civilisation – Agriculture, Urban Planning and Infrastructure, Trade and Economy, Writing System and Artifacts, Social Organization and Governance and Religion and Rituals etc.

Mention as to how the above contributes of legacy of the civilisation.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising.