60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016

Which among the following Harappan sites was terracotta of a 'plough' was found?

aDholavira
bBanawali
cKalibangan
dLothal
eNone of the above/More than one of the above✓ Correct

Explanation

Among the given options, terracotta replicas connected with a plough have been found from the Indus Valley sites of Banawali (Haryana) and Kalibangan (Rajasthan). According to the Archaeological Survey of India, at Kalibangan, along with a ploughed field from the early phase, a terracotta plough (replica/model) was also found. In addition, a terracotta plough (replica/model) has also been found from the ancient site of Banawali located in Fatehabad district of Haryana.

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