Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
Archaeologists found evidence of irrigation systems in the desert dated back 3000 years. What can they infer about the ancient civilization?
AThey were lucky it rained back then.
BThey possessed advanced engineering skills and a structured society.
CThey liked to build pipes for fun.
DThey were primitive people with no technology.
✓ Correct Answer: B — They possessed advanced engineering skills and a structured society.
Irrigation requires planning, engineering, and collective effort, implying a sophisticated social structure.
Share this question
More from Comprehension
- Read the passage: Plastic pollution is a global crisis. Single-use plastics take hundreds of years to decompose. They often end up in the oceans, harming marine life. Switching to biodegradable alternatives is a necessary step. Question: Why is single-use plastic harmful to the oceans?
- When the teacher handed back the tests, Kalpana saw a big red 'A+' at the top and smiled. How did Kalpana do?
- Passage: Illegal logging and poaching continue to threaten the endangered species living in the Terai forests. Q65. What does 'illegal logging' mean?
- Pradip’s stomach growled loudly during the final hour of the exam. What does this indicate?
- 'The politician’s sudden interest in environmental protection coincided perfectly with the release of a poll showing that 80% of voters favored green policies.' What is the author implying?