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Representations on seals and terracotta sculpture indicate that the bull was known and that oxen were used for ploughing. Moreover, terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali. Archaeologists have found evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan... Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai... Besides, water reservoirs have been found in Dholavira.
In 1960, B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar began excavations at which of the following Harappan sites?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Kalibangan
In 1960, B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar began excavations at Kalibangan, in Rajasthan.
Tip: This date is a row of the chapter’s timeline of major developments in Harappan archaeology. Read the timeline at the end of each chapter row by row, since questions are set straight from it.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part I — Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones (2026-27)
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