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Q. With reference to the economy of the Indus Valley civilization, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above are correct?


A
1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Solution

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

The economy of Indus Valley civilization people:

  • There is a great variety of standardized, mass-produced craft items at Harappan sites. This shows prevailing occupations in Harappan society.
  • Indus Valley people used to get copper from Khetri deposits of Rajasthan and lead and zinc probably also came from Rajasthan.
  • Farmers in the Indus valley were the earliest people to spin and weave cotton.
  • Tin is available in the Tosham area of modern Haryana.
  • Most varieties of semi-precious stone used for bead manufacture came from Gujarat. The lapis lazuli was obtained from Afghanistan.
  • Two-wheeled carts were an important mode of transport for people and goods. Bronze and terracotta models of carts have been found at various sites.
  • Traders must also have transported their merchandise across long distances in caravans of pack animals such as oxen, sheep, goats, and donkeys.

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