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Q78 (CDS-II/2026) History & Culture › Ancient India

Which of the following is/are correct about the Harappans ?
1. They were the first to grow cotton in Eurasia
2. They consumed turmeric, ginger and banana
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Statement 1 is correct: The Harappans were the first to cultivate cotton in the world (and thus Eurasia). Archaeological evidence of cotton textiles has been found at Mohenjo-daro, dating back to approximately 2500 BCE. The Greeks later called cotton Sindon, a name derived from the Indus (Sindhu) region.

Statement 2 is correct: Recent bio-archaeological research has significantly updated our knowledge of the Harappan diet. Starch granule analysis of pottery fragments from sites like Farmana has provided direct evidence for the use of turmeric and ginger in cooking. Furthermore, phytolith studies (microscopic plant remains) at sites like Harappa have confirmed the presence of banana (Musa sp.), indicating it was part of their environment and diet.

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