Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Mehrgarh culture is preceded the Indus Civilization culture.
2.The Indus Civilization represents the second phase of urbanization in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: The site of Mehrgarh has produced evidence of early Neolithic times, dating to c. 7000 BCE.

  • Wheat and barley were cultivated, and sheep, goat and cattle were domesticated.
  • This culture preceded the Indus Civilization.
  • The Indus Civilization represents the first phase of urbanization in India.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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