Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

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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.

Shortughai, the place where traces of canals have been found is in which present-day country?

Options:

Oman

Afghanistan

India

Pakistan

Correct Answer:

Afghanistan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Afghanistan

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.