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Which Harappan site shows evidence of ploughed fields?
Question

Which Harappan site shows evidence of ploughed fields?

A.

Kalibangan

B.

Mohenjo-daro

C.

Dholavira

D.

Lothal

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (A) Kalibangan

Explanation:

The Harappan site of Kalibangan, located in Rajasthan on the banks of the Ghaggar River, provides the earliest archaeological evidence of ploughed agricultural fields in the Indian subcontinent. Excavations revealed furrow marks on the ground, arranged in a grid pattern, suggesting an advanced knowledge of agriculture and irrigation.

Information Booster:

  • Kalibangan is part of the Pre-Harappan and Mature Harappan phases.

  • The furrows at Kalibangan are arranged both parallel and crosswise, indicating the use of a plough.

  • It also shows the earliest evidence of earthquake damage in the subcontinent.

  • Excavations were conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the 1960s.

  • The name Kalibangan means "black bangles", based on local findings.

Additional Information:
  • Mohenjo-daro: Located in present-day Pakistan; known for its great bath and urban planning, but no evidence of ploughed fields.

  • Dholavira: Located in Gujarat; known for water conservation systems and urban layout—not ploughed fields.

  • Lothal: Also in Gujarat; famous for its dockyard and trade links, not agricultural remains.

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