Q. Which of the following characterizes/characterize the agrarian economy of the Indus Valley Civilization?
1.Cultivation of crops such as wheat, barley, sesame, and mustard.
2.Complete reliance on wild game with no evidence of domesticated cattle or sheep.
3.Absence of any evidence of rice husk or grain cultivation anywhere in the subcontinent.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Harappans grew a diverse array of crops including multi-row barley, wheat, cotton, sesame, mustard, and pulses.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Harappans extensively domesticated animals including humped zebu cattle, water buffaloes, sheep, goats, and pigs for agriculture, milk, and meat.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Rice remains and impressions on pottery have been excavated from Harappan sites in Gujarat, specifically at Lothal and Rangpur.
