Which among the following places have given the earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian subcontinent?

The earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent has been found at:

[B] Mehrgarh

Explanation:

Mehrgarh, located in present-day Balochistan, Pakistan, is one of the most significant archaeological sites for understanding early agricultural practices in the Indian subcontinent. Dating back to around 7000 BCE, Mehrgarh provides evidence of early farming communities that engaged in agriculture and animal domestication.

Excavations at Mehrgarh have revealed early signs of crop cultivation, including the growing of barley and wheat, as well as the domestication of animals like cattle and sheep. This site is considered one of the earliest known farming settlements in the region, predating other agricultural sites in the Indian subcontinent.

In contrast:

• Pratapgarh and Quetta do not have evidence as early as Mehrgarh related to the origins of agriculture.
• Kalat is also not known for providing the earliest evidence of agriculture.

Thus, Mehrgarh holds the distinction of being one of the earliest known sites of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent.