Harappan Agriculture
Discovery of Terracotta Plough | Banawali Harappan Site
A terracotta model of a plough was discovered at the Harappan site of Banawali in Haryana.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class 12 - Themes in Indian History Part I
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Exam Year
2016
Evidence Source
Link ↗Which among the following Harappan site terracotta of 'plough' was found?
[60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Miniature models of tools and transport are vital artifacts that help reconstruct the technology used in ancient daily life.
Authentic Source Evidence
A well-preserved terracotta model of a plough was discovered at Banawali (Fatehabad district, Haryana), proving the use of such implements in Harappan farming.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"What does the discovery of a plough model suggest?"
It confirms that the Harappans practiced advanced agriculture using cattle-drawn ploughs, allowing them to cultivate large surplus crops.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"Banawali and Kalibangan together provide the 'artifact' (plough model) and the 'activity' (ploughed field) that defined Indus agrarian society."
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