Practice Agricultural Technologies (1.3.1) - Bricks, Beads and Bones - CBSE 12 History

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Question 1.
What two crops might have been grown using intercropping?
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Think of common grains used in ancient agriculture.
Question 2.
What is the purpose of ploughing?
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Consider how farmers get the ground ready for seeds.
3Question 3.
What types of crops did Harappans likely grow?
- Only wheat
- Wheat and barley
- Fruits and vegetables
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Think about the common grains in historical farming.
4Question 4.
Did Harappans use irrigation?
- True
- False
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Consider how farming would work in arid conditions.
Question 5.
Devise a model for a modern irrigation system based on the evidence of historical irrigation used in the Harappan civilization.
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Consider how water flow can be regulated and accessed efficiently.
Question 6.
Discuss how the agricultural practices of the Harappans could inform contemporary sustainable farming practices.
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Reflect on current agricultural issues and compare them with ancient practices.

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