Q. With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1.The people of the Indus Valley practiced both summer and winter-based cropping.
2.The inequality levels in the Indus Valley Civilization were higher than other civilizations of its times.
Select the correct option using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. The people of the Indus Valley practiced both summer and winter-based cropping.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The inequality levels in the Indus Valley Civilization were less than other civilizations of its times because the Indus, unlike the other rivers, changed its course often. This made different cities to get benefited from the water.

Source: ForumIAS

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