Question

Long Answer Type Question:

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

Answer 1

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. Due to little rainfall, a method of irrigation was probably used.
2. 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.