Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about the subsistence strategy of Harappa?

• A. Terracotta sculpture of oxen indicates ploughing.
• B. Two sets of furrows at right angles indicate two cropping patterns.
• C. Traces of canals have been found at Shortughai, Afghanistan.
• D. Deep water reservoirs have been found in Sindh for irrigation.

Hint:

Harappa's subsistence strategies were highly advanced, featuring crop rotation, irrigation, and the use of terracotta models to represent oxen for ploughing.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Statement (D), "Deep water reservoirs have been found in Sindh for irrigation," is incorrect. While Harappan civilization exhibited sophisticated drainage and water management, there is no documented evidence of deep water reservoirs specifically utilized for irrigation in Sindh.