Question

Write a short note on the farming methods and rearing done by Harappan farmers and herders.

Answer 1

Harappans grew wheat, barley, pulses, peas rice sesame linseed and mustard. They also developed some new tools known as plough and was used to dig earth for planting the seeds and turning the soil. A method of irrigation was used due to less rainfall. The Harappan reared cattle sheep, goat and buffalo.

Answer 2

Harappans grew wheat, barley, pulses, peas rice sesame linseed and mustard. They also developed some new tools known as plough and was used to dig earth for planting the seeds and turning the soil. A method of irrigation was used due to less rainfall.