Question

What was the staple food of the Indus people?

A Rice
B Wheat
C Corn
D Potatoes

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [B]

The correct answer is Wheat. The Harappan people had a wide food base. Their staple food crops were wheat and barley. Other food crops included rice, peas, beans, fruits, millets, etc. Rice, a water-intensive crop, was cultivated in the region. This shows that the region was not arid in the past as it is today.