The evidence of a 'ploughed field' comes from which of the following Harappan sites?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Kalibangan
The presence of grain finds provides evidence of agriculture in the Harappan civilization, although reconstructing the exact agricultural practices can be challenging. One question is whether seeds were scattered on ploughed lands. Representations on seals and terracotta sculptures indicate knowledge of bulls, suggesting that oxen were employed for ploughing. Additionally, terracotta models of ploughs discovered in Cholistan and Banawali support this notion.
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan, associated with Early Harappan levels. Notably, the field featured two sets of furrows intersecting at right angles, possibly indicating the simultaneous cultivation of different crops.