Why was Barley preferred by early farmers?

It is more tolerant of soil salinity and drought compared to wheat, making it a reliable crop for early sedentary communities.

Neolithic Revolution

UPSC Archival Analysis

Barley is widely considered to be the first cereal grain cultivated by humans, beginning approximately 10,000 years ago.

Exam Year

1997

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_1997_114 Ref: Standard Educational Reference