- Archaeological evidence suggests extensive trade networks of the Indus Valley people with Mesopotamia, Central Asia, and other regions. - Exports included agricultural products like grains (wheat, barley), cotton (Indus civilization was one of the earliest producers of cotton), and potentially oilseeds. - Finished goods like beads, ivory products, seals, and perhaps timber and livestock were also exported. - Gold was likely imported into the Indus Valley, as local sources were limited, while it was sought after for ornaments and trade.
Which of the following were among the main exports of Indus valley people. Select the correct answer from the codes given below : I. Wheat II. Barley III. Cotton IV. Gold
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Indus Valley Civilization (Economic Life: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crafts, and Trade Networks)
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