Which of the following statements is are correct about the Indus Valley Civilization 1 Irrigati...........

Ancient and Medival History Pre Mauryan Period

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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Indus Valley Civilization?

1. Irrigation techniques were unknown to the Indus Valley people.

2. Food processing equipment has been discovered from these sites.

3. Models of plough have been found at Cholistan.

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2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Most Harappan sites are located in the semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai in Afghanistan, but not in Punjab or Sind. It is possible that the ancient canals silted up long ago. It is also likely that water drawn from the wells was used for irrigation. Besides, water reservoirs found in Dholavira (Gujarat) may have been used to store water for agriculture. Terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan (Pakistan) and at Banawali (Haryana). The archaeologists have also found the evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan Rajasthan), associated with the Early Harappan levels.
The field had two sets of furrows at right angles to each other, suggesting that two different crops were grown together. Processing of food required grinding equipment, as well as vessels for mixing, blending and cooking. These were made of stone, metal and terracotta. Saddle querns have been found in large numbers, which were used for food processing.