Question

Reason of destruction of indus valley civilization

Answer 1

Many scholars believe that the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization was caused by climate change. Some experts believe the drying of the Saraswati River, which began around 1900 BCE, was the maincause for climate change, while others conclude that a great flood struck the area.

Answer 2

• Population increase, drive for development, selfish exploitation of forest lands,

• cutting of trees by locals for wood, urbanization drive and modernization, cutting trees without re-plantation.