1. Wheat and barley were the staple food crops in the Indus Valley Civilization.
2. Cultivation of rice is unheard of probably due to the arid climate of the region.
Which of these statements is correct?
A
1 only
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B
2 only
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C
Both 1 and 2
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D
Neither 1 and 2
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Solution
The correct option is A 1 only The Harappan people had a wide food base. Their staple food crops were wheat and barley. Other food crops included rice, peas, beans, fruits, millets, etc. Rice, a water-intensive crop, was cultivated in the region. This shows that the region was not arid in the past as it is today.