Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Harappan trade and commerce:

1. Trade was mainly land based with no evidences of riverine or sea trade found.
2. Wheeled carts were the main mode of transport on land.

Which of these statements is correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Harappan trade was conducted both through land and water. The land trade was conducted through bull-pulled carts. The sea and riverine trade was through boats. Terracotta replicas of both carts and boats have been found.