The invention and widespread use of the aqueduct system, designed to transport fresh water over long distances, is primarily credited to the ancient Roman civilization.
While other cultures had rudimentary water systems, the Romans engineered sophisticated aqueducts using advanced techniques like gravity-powered channels, tunnels, and bridges.
Their constructions supplied water to cities for public baths, latrines, fountains, and private households, showcasing remarkable feats of engineering and urban planning.
Therefore, the Roman civilization is recognised for this significant contribution to water management technology.
| List - I (Vernacular style) | List - II (Places it belongs to) |
|---|---|
| A. Bhunga | I. Assam |
| B. Kath Kuni | II. Maharashtra |
| C. Mud-Ikra style | III. Himachal |
| D. Wada style | IV. Gujarat |
Morgenthau's principles of political realism are:
A. Politics is rooted in permanent and unchanging human nature which is basically self centred, self-regarding and self-interested
B. Politics is an autonomous sphere of action and cannot therefore be reduced to morals
C. International Politics is an arena of conflicting self-interests
D. The ethics of international relations is situational ethics which is very different from private morality
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Who among the following political thinkers consider the anarchical self help system to be a compelling factor for States to maximise their relative power positions?