INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

INDUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main occupation of the people of the Indus valley civilization was
A
hunting
B
agriculture
C
cattle rearing
D
trade
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main occupation of the Harappans was agriculture. Wheat, barley, peas, and bananas were raised for subsistence. Cotton was another important crop. The fertile plains of the Indus Valley Civilization complemented the agriculture of the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -Agriculture in the Indus Valley was entirely reliant on good soil and technological improvements. Wheat, barley, peas, lentils, linseed, and mustard seeds were planted in the winter, while millet, sesame, and rice were planted in the summer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agriculture in the Indus valley was solely dependent on good quality soil and advancements in farming techniques. Major crops produced were wheat, barley, peas, lentils, linseed, and mustard seeds were sown in winter whereas millet, sesame and rice were grown in summer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans-(a) Occupations-agriculture and domestication of animals, art and craft and trade were the main occupations of Harappan people.

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