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Bharat and Its Ancient Civilisation

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One of the World's Oldest Living Civilisations

Older than most — and still alive today.

Bharat's ancient civilisation is among the oldest continuous civilisations in the world, with a cultural and historical legacy stretching back thousands of years.

↳ Bharat's civilisation is not just ancient — it is one of the few that has survived continuously into the present.

📖 Definition

What 'Ancient Civilisation' Means

Not just old — organised and advanced.

↳ A civilisation is defined by organised society and culture — not just by how old it is.

⭐ Important Fact

The Indus Valley: Early Urban Bharat

Ancient Bharat had planned cities first.

One of the earliest and most advanced expressions of Bharat's ancient civilisation was the Indus Valley Civilisation, known for its remarkable urban planning.

↳ Urban planning and civic organisation existed in Bharat thousands of years ago.

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Bharat and Its Ancient Civilisation

Bharat (India) is home to one of the world's oldest and most continuous civilisations, with roots going back over five thousand years. Its ancient culture shaped language, mathematics, philosophy, and urban planning long…

  • Bharat is the ancient name for India and one of the world's oldest continuous civilisations.
  • The Indus Valley Civilisation is also called the Harappan Civilisation.
  • Major Indus cities include Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Dholavira, and Lothal.

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18 questions laddered from warm-up to topper-level, each with an explanation. A taste:

Which term best describes Bharat's civilisation because its traditions and languages never stopped evolving?

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A A colonial civilisation B A living civilisation C A nomadic civilisation D A lost civilisation
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A living civilisation

Bharat is called a living civilisation because its traditions, languages, and beliefs continued to evolve into modern India rather than fading away.

The Indus Valley Civilisation is also known by which other name?

Beginner
A The Mauryan Civilisation B The Vedic Civilisation C The Gupta Civilisation D The Harappan Civilisation
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The Harappan Civilisation

It is called the Harappan Civilisation after Harappa, one of its most famous cities.

Which of these was a major city of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

Beginner
A Pataliputra B Kanchipuram C Mohenjo-daro D Ujjain
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Mohenjo-daro

Mohenjo-daro was one of the major Indus cities, along with Harappa, Dholavira, and Lothal.

Which feature of Indus cities shows advanced urban planning?

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A Written law codes on pillars B Iron weapons and chariots C Covered drains and grid-pattern streets D Tall stone temples with domes
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Covered drains and grid-pattern streets

Indus cities had grid-pattern streets, covered drains, and standardised bricks — signs of advanced civic planning.

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