SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

In Harappa, the granary had rows of ________ brick platforms for threshing the grains.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. circular.

In Harappa, archaeological excavations have revealed the presence of a large granary complex. This granary featured rows of circular brick platforms. These platforms are believed to have been used for threshing grains, indicating a sophisticated agricultural system and a structured approach to food storage and processing in the ancient Harappan civilization. The circular shape would have facilitated the traditional method of threshing by driving animals over the grains.