SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 29

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q29

Evidence of the earliest ploughed field from the Harappan Civilisation was found at ____________.
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Kalibangan.

Evidence of the earliest ploughed field from the Harappan Civilisation was found at Kalibangan, located in present-day Rajasthan, India. This discovery is significant as it indicates the early use of agricultural techniques in the Indus Valley Civilisation. The ploughed field at Kalibangan shows a grid of furrows, suggesting a well-planned method of sowing crops. It provides crucial insights into the agrarian economy of the Harappans and highlights their advanced knowledge of farming and irrigation practices during ancient times.