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Which of the following statements best describes the role of irrigation in the transition from hunting‑gathering to agriculture in ancient India?

medium MCQ 1 mark Class 6 · History · From Hunting-Gathering to Growing Food
  1. Irrigation had no effect on farming.
  2. Irrigation allowed cultivation of water‑dependent crops.
  3. Irrigation was used only for decorative purposes.
  4. Irrigation discouraged farming.
Answer
Irrigation allowed cultivation of water‑dependent crops.

The correct answer is Irrigation allowed cultivation of water‑dependent crops. — Select option B.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Read each option carefully.
  2. Identify that option B explains irrigation’s facilitation of agriculture.
  3. Discard options that state irrigation had no effect or was decorative.
  4. Select option B.
Common mistake: choosing option that says irrigation had no effect

Concept tested: irrigation and agriculture

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