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In the Earliest Cities — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6Social StudiesIn the Earliest Cities2 Marks
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How were plants grown in the Harappan cities?
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The earth was dug for turning the soil and planting the seeds by the use of plough. There was not heavy rainfall and thus water was stored and used for irrigation. The Harappans grew wheat, barley, pulses, peas, rice, sesame, linseed and mustard.

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