The use of bricks in Harappan civilization indicates what?

Correct answer: Planned construction

The direct answer is A: planned construction. Archaeological evidence from Harappan cities includes large amounts of standardised baked brick, straight streets, houses, drains, wells, and organised neighbourhoods. Bricks alone do not prove every detail, but their regular use, especially with planned streets and drainage, indicates skilled and organised construction and a developed urban society. Therefore option A is the best answer. Option B is wrong because nomadic life means moving from place to place without permanent urban settlements; Harappan cities show settled houses and civic works. Option C is wrong because bricks do not specifically indicate naval war; warfare requires different evidence. Option D is wrong because mummification is strongly associated with ancient Egypt, not the main conclusion drawn from Harappan brickwork. The question asks what brick use indicates, so focus on building practices rather than unrelated features. The important chain is standard bricks, durable buildings, organised streets and drains, planned urban life. Memory cue: Harappan bricks plus straight roads and drains suggest a planned city.