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 Select the answer using the code given below:

CDS 2026 PYQ with Answer — Which of the following is/are correct about the Harappans? 1. They we…

2026 · Q78

Which of the following is/are correct about the Harappans?

1They were the first to grow cotton in Eurasia
2They consumed turmeric, ginger and banana Select the answer using the code given below:

General KnowledgeHistory of India

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

The Harappans were the first in Eurasia to grow cotton (evidence from Mehrgarh and Harappan sites), so statement 1 is correct. Archaeobotanical evidence (e.g., from Farmana) shows they consumed turmeric, ginger and banana, so statement 2 is correct. The answer is (C) Both 1 and 2.