Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

The remains of which of the following crop are rarely found at the Harappan site?

Options:

Chickpea

Lentil

Rice

Sesame

Correct Answer:

Rice

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Rice

Finds of rice are relatively rare at the Harappan sites.

Archaeologists have been able to reconstruct dietary practices from finds of charred grains and seeds. These are studied by archaeo-botanists, who are specialists in ancient plant remains. Grains found at Harappan sites include wheat, barley, lentil, chickpea and sesame. Millets are found from sites in Gujarat. Finds of rice are relatively rare.