hi please answer these questions
Q1. What were the main occupations of Harappan people.
Q2. Write a short note on Lothal.
Q3. Explain why metals, writing, wheel and plough were considered important for the Harappans?
Q4. What were the reasons for the end of Harrapan civilization?
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1) Ans The main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization was Agriculture. Main Crops: Wheat, Barley, Rice, Dates, Mustard, and Cotton.
2)Ans The city of Lothal stood beside a tributary of the Sabarmati, in Gujarat close to the Gulf of Khambat.
3) Ans Metals, writing, the wheel and the plough were important for the Harappans due to the following reasons: Metals – These were used for making tools, ornaments, vessels and weapons. Writing – It helped the Harappans to prepare scribes, which in turn helped in maintaining records and preparing the seals.
4) Ans Many scholars believe that the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization was caused by climate change. Some experts believe the drying of the Saraswati River, which began around 1900 BCE, was the main cause for climate change, while others conclude that a great flood struck the area.