BCE, persistent drought caused the population of the Indus Valley to scatter from large urban centres to villages. Indo-Aryan tribes moved into the Punjab

The Harappan civilization arose in the Indus River valley mainly due to its -Select-

At the time Egypt's pyramids were being constructed, one of the cradles of global civilization emerged, the Indus Valley around the borders of Pakistan and India. Its grid-planned cities produced sewerage networks, delicate artworks and an undeciphered writing system. Then, a 900-year drought emptied its urban areas and sent its population back to a simpler, poorer village life on the plains of the River Ganga. Something grimly similar is happening right now.Tech professionals are leaving India's IT hub of Bengaluru amid an intensifying drought that has gripped the city as it sweats through another torrid pre-monsoon season. With over half of its groundwater wells dried up, the city's reliance on water tankers underscores a stark reality: the very foundation of this urban oasis is crumbling under the weight of climate change and failed policies.The predicament in Bengaluru is not isolated. Across southern India, states like Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu-though they represent a mere 15% of India's populace-contribute significantly to the nation's GDP, thanks in large part to their booming tech and manufacturing sectors. Their success is vital for the global economy, especially as a counterbalance to China's anticipated economic slowdown. Yet, these regions are uniquely vulnerable to water scarcity, lacking the vast Himalayan snowpack reserves that benefit the north.Chennai's 2019 water crisis and the current drought affecting Hyderabad highlight a systemic issue: India's water management policies are in desperate need of overhaul. Agriculture, consuming approximately 85% of the country's water, remains largely unchecked. The cultivation of water-intensive crops like sugarcane is not only encouraged but subsidized, exacerbating the strain on India's water resources. Similarly, the power sector, heavily reliant on coal-fired plants, further depletes the country's water reserves, with significant portions of urban water consumption earmarked for cooling thermal generators.The pressing need for sustainable water management and policy reform has never been clearer. Cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, once hailed as beacons of professional opportunity and urban living, face the risk of becoming symbols of institutional failure. India's challenge is monumental yet not insurmountable. To avert a crisis of historic proportions, the nation must prioritize its water resources, ensuring its cities remain hubs of growth and innovation. The lessons of the Indus Valley civilization loom large; India's response will determine its future in an era of escalating climate challenges.Q 91.   Which of the following aptly captures the author's main concern in the passage?a)  The historical parallels between ancient droughts and modern urban decline in India.b)  Overhauling India's water policies to prevent a crisis affecting urban sustainability and economic stability.c)  The migration of tech professionals due to Bengaluru's failing water infrastructure.d)  Addressing climate change through improved urban planning and policies.

Explain the status of Indian Textile during Indus Valley Civilization

What was the classical language of the Indus-Hindu civilization?Group of answer choicesIslamicChineseArabicSanskrit

The earliest civilization in India was along which river?Group of answer choicesthe Tigris Riverthe Indus Riverthe Yellow River