NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Social Science History Chapter 8
Social Science Class 6 History
Vital Villages, Thriving Towns 8
Important NCERT Questions Based on new NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
Exercises
Questions No: 6
Compare the drainage system in your locality with that of the cities mentioned in the lesson. What similarities and differences do you notice?
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The drainage system in the cities in the present times is highly developed. There is underground system are connected to the main drains outside.the ancient cities had rings arranged one top of other . They have been used as toilet in some cases and as drains and garbage dumps.these rings Wells have been found in individual houses.
The drainage system in our locality is the technologically advanced version of the drainage system used by past civilisations. In ancient times – mud bricks, ceramic and thatch were used to make them. The drawback was that the materials were not durable and would fall down with constant use. Today’s modern drainage systems are made of durable materials like concrete and metal. However, just like in the past, drainage is made by many rings which are stacked one over another. The rings are also made into a tube-like structure. These are the similarities we can notice today.
The modern drainage system is made up of pipes. Pipes were made up of plastic, metal or ceramic. While the drainage system in this chapter was made up of rings and those rings were stacked together to make a tube like structure.
Similarity: Use of ceramic and tubes.
Difference: Use of rings in those cities.
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