Harappan Civilisation: Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
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According to the evidence from Harappan sites, which of the following crops were cultivated?

  • Chickpea, sesame, lentil, and rice
  • Wheat, barley, millet, and rice
  • Wheat, barley, lentil, chickpea, and sesame (correct)
  • Rice, millet, chickpea, and lentil
  • What evidence suggests that the Harappans domesticated animals?

  • Bones of fish and fowl were found
  • Terracotta models of animals were found
  • Bones of wild animals like boar and deer were found
  • Bones of cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo, and pig were found (correct)
  • What evidence suggests that the Harappans practiced multi-cropping?

  • Bones of domesticated animals were found
  • A ploughed field with two sets of furrows at right angles was found (correct)
  • Representations of bulls on seals were found
  • Terracotta models of ploughs were found
  • What evidence suggests that the Harappans used oxen for ploughing?

    <p>Representations of bulls on seals and terracotta sculptures were found</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following methods of sowing seeds is suggested by the evidence?

    <p>Broadcasting (scattering) on ploughed lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evidence suggests that the Harappans used tools for harvesting?

    <p>The text mentions that archaeologists have found evidence of harvesting tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

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