Multiple choice

Why was Mohenjo Daro left in ruins

  1. It was old

  2. It was hit by an earthquake

  3. It was hit by a flood

  4. It was destroyed by the British when they reached India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Archaeological evidence suggests that the decline of Mohenjo Daro was likely due to environmental factors, specifically repeated flooding of the Indus River. While other theories exist, flooding is the most widely accepted cause for the abandonment of the city.

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