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When was Mehrgarh discovered by Archaeologist ?

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1974
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1975
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1980
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The correct option is A 1974
Mehrgarh was discovered in 1974 by an archaeological team led by the French archaeologist Jean - Francois Jarrige. Archaeological excavation of this settlement has revealed that the earliest settlers were involved in domestication of animals ang agriculture. They mainly cultivated baely and wheat. Many mud - brick structures , which are compartmented , have been discovered at Mehrgarh. Most likely they were granaries.

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