Read the passage and answer the following question :

"There were several archaeological cultures in the region prior to the Mature Harappan. There cultures were associated with distinctive pottery, evidence of agriculture and pastoralism, and some crafts. It appears to be a break between the early Harrapan and the Harrapan civilisation, evident from large-scale burning at some sites, as well as abandonment of same settlements."

Identify the statements which are 'true' for Harrapan Civilisation.

(A) Animals were not domesticated in Harrapan culture.
(B) Evidence of ploughed field have been found at Kalibangan.
(C) Traces of canals have been found in Punjab and Sind.
(D) Water reservoirs have been found in Dholavira.
(E) Mohenjodaro has been identified as a planned Urban Centre.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (D), (E) only

The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (D), (E) only

Given statements:

(A) Animals were not domesticated in Harrapan culture. (INCORRECT)
(B) Evidence of ploughed field have been found at Kalibangan. (CORRECT)
(C) Traces of canals have been found in Punjab and Sind. (INCORRECT)
(D) Water reservoirs have been found in Dholavira. (CORRECT)
(E) Mohenjodaro has been identified as a planned Urban Centre. (CORRECT)

Correction:

(A) Animals were domesticated in Harrapan culture.
(C) Traces of canals have NOT been found in Punjab and Sind.

Food Habits of Harappans:

The Mature Harappan culture developed in some of the areas occupied by the Early Harappan cultures. These cultures also shared certain common elements including subsistence strategies. The Harappans ate a wide range of plant and animal products, including fish. 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. Animal bones found at Harappan sites include those of cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo and pig. Studies done by archaeo-zoologists or zooarchaeologists indicate that these animals were domesticated. Bones of wild species such as boar, deer and gharial are also found. We do not know whether the Harappans hunted these animals themselves or obtained meat from other hunting communities. Bones of fish and fowl are also found.

Harappans and agriculture:

While the prevalence of agriculture is indicated by finds of grain, it is more difficult to reconstruct actual agricultural practices. Were seeds broadcast (scattered) on ploughed lands? Representations on seals and terracotta sculpture indicate that the bull was known, and archaeologists extrapolate from this that oxen were used for ploughing. Moreover, terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana). Archaeologists have also found evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan (Rajasthan), associated with Early Harappan levels. The field had two sets of furrows at right angles to each other, suggesting that two different crops were grown together. Archaeologists have also tried to identify the tools used for harvesting. Did the Harappans use stone blades set in wooden handles or did they use metal tools? 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 in Afghanistan, but not in Punjab or Sind. It is possible that ancient canals silted up long ago. It is also likely that water drawn from wells was used for irrigation. Besides, water reservoirs found in Dholavira (Gujarat) may have been used to store water for agriculture.

Urban centres:

Finished products, including beads, from Chanhudaro and Lothal were likely taken to larger urban centers such as Mohenjodaro and Harappa.