If streets in a city became narrower due to later houses, what may be inferred?
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Correct answer: Later private constructions modified the original urban plan over time
The governing concept is change in settlement layout across building phases. If later houses project into streets, the archaeological sequence suggests that the original streets were wider and that subsequent private construction or encroachment reduced their space. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A is wrong because later narrowing presupposes an earlier layout; C is unsupported by street width, and D conflicts with evidence of houses. Archaeologists must distinguish the planned initial arrangement from later modifications.
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Later private constructions modified the original urban plan over time
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is change in settlement layout across building phases. If later houses project into streets, the archaeological sequence suggests that the original streets were wider and that subsequent private construction or encroachment reduced their space. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A is wrong because later narrowing presupposes an earlier layout; C is unsupported by street width, and D conflicts with evidence of houses. Archaeologists must distinguish the planned initial arrangement from later modifications.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Bricks, Beads and Bones. Topic: settlement patterns.
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