Question

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
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

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.