Which theory about the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization emphasizes environmental factors?
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Correct answer: River course changes and the drying of the Saraswati River
One leading theory suggests that tectonic shifts caused rivers to change course or dry up — particularly the Saraswati — leading to water shortages and widespread abandonment of cities. This environmental instability would have crippled the civilization's agricultural base.
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