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Which Harappan site provides evidence of a ploughed field?

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

Answer options

  1. Lothal
  2. Kalibangan
  3. Mohenjodaro
  4. Harappa

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kalibangan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Kalibangan šŸ“š Explanation: Kalibangan, located in Rajasthan on the banks of the Ghaggar river, is a major Harappan site. Archaeological excavations here revealed the world's earliest known ploughed field, which showed a grid pattern of furrows. This indicates that two different crops were grown simultaneously in the same field.