Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Indus Valley Civilization is one of the oldest civilizations of the world.
(B) People of this civilization were familiar with Wheat, Rice and Barley.
(C) They were the first people to produce cotton.
(D) They were living in villages with homes made with mud and soil.
(E) They were not familiar with metals like copper.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only
• B. (B), (C) and (D) only
• C. (C), (D) and (E) only
• D. (A), (D) and (E) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question tests knowledge of the Indus Valley Civilization, which is an essential topic within Indian history and general studies. Let's evaluate each statement:

1. Statement (A): Indus Valley Civilization is one of the oldest civilizations of the world.
   This statement is correct. The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, is indeed one of the world's oldest civilizations, contemporary with Mesopotamian and Ancient Egyptian civilizations.
2. Statement (B): People of this civilization were familiar with Wheat, Rice and Barley.
   This statement is correct. Archaeological studies indicate that the Indus Valley people cultivated barley, wheat, and rice among other crops. The presence of granaries in excavation sites further supports this assertion.
3. Statement (C): They were the first people to produce cotton.
   This statement is correct. The Indus Valley Civilization is credited with the earliest known production of cotton. The people of this civilization were advanced in terms of textile production.
4. Statement (D): They were living in villages with homes made with mud and soil.
   This statement is partially correct. While some rural areas may have homes made with mud and soil, the major Indus cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa had sophisticated urban planning with baked brick houses.
5. Statement (E): They were not familiar with metals like copper.
   This statement is incorrect. The Indus Valley people used various metals, including copper, bronze, and gold for making tools and ornaments. Copper in particular was extensively used.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is the option (A), (B) and (C) only. Statements (D) and (E) contain inaccuracies based on historical evidence.