Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Read the passage and answer the question:

The presence of grain and representations of bulls suggest that agriculture was practiced in ancient times. However, the specific methods used are unknown. It is possible that seeds were broadcasted on ploughed lands or that a plow pulled by a bull was used. Further research is needed to shed more light on this topic.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A- Terracotta models of the plough have been found at Kalibangan.
B- Archaeologists have also found evidence of a ploughed field at Cholistan and at Banawali.

Options:

Only statement A is correct.

Only statement B is correct.

Both statements are correct.

Neither of them is correct.

Correct Answer:

Neither of them is correct.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Neither of them is correct.

A- Terracotta models of the plough have been found at Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana) not Kalibangan.
B- Archaeologists have also found evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan (Rajasthan), not Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana).