Question

Write a short note on farming methods and rearing done by Harappans

Answer 1

Answer:

Harappans grew wheat, barley, pulses, peas, rice, sesame, linseed and mustard. A new tool called plough was used to dig earth for turning the soil and planting seeds. Irrigation processes were also used. The Harappan reared cattle, sheep, goat and buffalo.

Harappans grew wheat, barley, pulses, peas, rice, sesame, linseed and mustard. A new tool called plough was used to dig earth for turning the soil and planting seeds. Due to little rainfall, a method of irrigation was probably used. The Harappan reared cattle, sheep, goat and buffalo. Water and pastures were present around many sites. People collected fruits like ‘ber’, caught . fish and hunted wild animals.