U.P.P.C.S. Prelims 2006

Ancient Technology and Trade

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

For clothing, cotton cultivation was first introduced in-

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept Identifying the centers of early crop domestication is a core part of agricultural and economic history.

Explanation Archeological finds at Mohenjo-daro (India/Pakistan) include woven cotton fragments and impressions on pots, dating to c. 3000 BCE, the earliest in the world.

Logical Breakup

India (D): Specifically the Indus Valley Civilization, which was the world's pioneer in cotton textile production.

Egypt/Mesopotamia: Primarily used linen (from flax) or wool in their earliest phases.

Active Recall

Question

What term did the Greeks use for Indian cotton?

Answer

They called it 'Sindon', a word derived from 'Sindhu' (Indus), reflecting its origin.

Core Insight

Cotton production was a 'luxury tech' of the ancient world that gave the Indus Valley a significant trade advantage in international markets.

For clothing, cotton cultivation was first introduced in-

Solution & Analysis

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