WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which among the following places has given the earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian Subcontinent?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Pratapgarh
  2. Mehergarh
  3. Quetta
  4. Kalat

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mehergarh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Mehergarh šŸ“š Explanation: Mehergarh, located in modern-day Balochistan, Pakistan, provides the earliest known evidence of agriculture and settled life in the Indian subcontinent, dating back to 7000 BCE. Findings include remains of wheat, barley, and cattle. The site marks the transition from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to permanent agricultural settlements. It is considered one of the most important Neolithic sites in South Asia.