Question

Write Short Note on:
3) Agriculture in ancient India​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Indian agriculture began by 9000 BCE on north-west India as a result of early cultivation of plants, and domestication of crops and animals. Settled life soon followed with implements and techniques being developed for agriculture. Double monsoons led to two harvests being reaped in one year.

Answer 2

Answer : Ancient South Indian Agriculture

Systematic ploughing, manuring, weeding, irrigation and crop protection was practiced for sustained agriculture in South India. Water storage systems were

Explanation -

Farming in India started as early on 9000BC in the Mesolithic age. Wheat, barley, Cotton and jujube were amongst the most early sown and reaped in Indian subcontinent as back as 7000 BC. Barley, wheat and cotton cultivation-along with the domestication of lambs and goat-was noticeable in Mehrgarh by 8000-6000 BC.