Match the following:
Column A | Column B |
Narmada Valley | The first big kingdom |
Magadha | Hunting and gathering |
Garo hills | Cities about 2500 years ago |
Indus and its tributaries | Early agriculture |
Ganga Valley | The first cities |
Narmada valley | Hunting and gathering | Explanation: One of earliest people, Hunters and gatherers lived along the banks of Narmada river. This river flows in Maharashtra. |
Magadha | The First big kingdom | Explanation: It was a big kingdom with powerful rulers. Areas of southern Bihar was a part of Magadha. |
Garo Hills | Early Agriculture | Explanation: Garo hills are located in the state of Meghalaya. Humans of this region were first to grow crops, about 8000 years ago. |
Indus and its tributaries | The first cities | Explanation: Indus river mainly flows in current day Pakistan. The first cities were developed along the bank of Indus and its tributaries. Indus valley civilization was one of the earliest civilizations. |
Ganga Valley | Cities about 2500 years ago | Explanation: River Ganga is one of the major rivers of India. Many civilizations developed along its bank. |
NOTE: Earlier civilizations grew near river valleys because abundant water was available. Doing agriculture was also easy due to fertile soil near rivers and available water. Flora and fauna is also rich in river valleys.