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Which was the backbone of Indus Economy

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Which was the backbone of Indus Economy?

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Correct Answer: Option A
As in most other contemporary civilizations, agriculture was the backbone of the Indus economy. The people made extensive use of the wooden plows. Barley and wheat were the main food crops. Agriculture sustained the rudimentary urban centers that emerged.
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Piyali Saha
Piyali Saha 5 years ago
I think trade will be
Hrishikesh Das
Hrishikesh Das 6 years ago
I think trade is correct answer
Mrigankar Saikia
Mrigankar Saikia 7 years ago
What about trade???
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