Study the diagram carefully and attempt the questions.
Development and spread of agriculture is supposed to start from what time?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 12,000 years before present
On the time line, the development and spread of agriculture begins at 12000 years before present.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Fig. 2.2 tells the story of population growth. After the evolution and introduction of agriculture about 12,000 to 8,000 years ago, the size of population was small – roughly 8 million.”
Fig. 2.2: Resource, Technology and Population Growth |
