Read the passage and answer the question : The Harappans procured materials for craft production in various ways. A variety of materials was used for craft production. While some such as clay were locally available, many such as stone, timber and metal had to be procured from outside the alluvial plain. Terracotta toy models of bullock carts suggest that this was one important means of transporting goods and people across land routes. Riverine routes along the Indus and its tributaries, as well as coastal routes were also probably used. |
What was the important means of transportation for goods and people across land routes? |
Cycle cart Horse cart Bullock cart Wheeled rickshaw |
Bullock cart |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Bullock cart "Terracotta toy models of bullock carts suggest that this was one important means of transporting goods and people across land routes." As is obvious, a variety of materials was used for craft production. While some such as clay were locally available, many such as stone, timber and metal had to be procured from outside the alluvial plain. Terracotta toy models of bullock carts suggest that this was one important means of transporting goods and people across land routes. Riverine routes along the Indus and its tributaries, as well as coastal routes were also probably used. |