Q. Consider the following statements regarding agriculture during Harappan period:
1.They cultivated diverse crops such as wheat, barley, lentil and chickpea.
2.They adopted mono cropping system only.
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: Agriculture was an important source of subsistence for the Harappans.

  • The Harappans cultivated diverse crops such as wheat, barley, lentil, chickpea, sesame and various millets.
  • The agricultural surplus was an important stimulus for several developments.
  • They adopted a double cropping system.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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