Question

Write a short note on the food grains cultivated by the Harappans, highlighting the techniques used for cultivation.

Answer 1

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.