Question

'Traces of cals have been found at the Harappan archaeological site of Shortughai in Afghanistan but not in Punjab or Sindh.'
Identify the explation provided by archaeologists from the following:

• A. Agricultural tools in Afghanistan were more advanced than in Punjab.
• B. Archaeologists have not excavated Punjab and Sindh thoroughly.
• C. Punjab and Sindh had higher rainfall than Shortughai.
• D. Shortughai had access to the perennial rivers of the Himalayas.

Hint:

For board exams, the standard NCERT-derived answer for why cals are not found in Punjab/Sindh is: “It is highly likely that ancient cals in these regions silted up long ago.” Keep this primary explation in mind for descriptive answers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C