alleryWhy did early farming groups settle near rivers?
AWater and fertile soil
BBetter hunting grounds
CCooler summer weather
DSafety from invaders
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Water and fertile soil
1. Recall the idea: The First Crops.
2. The source says: "also because the soil would be more fertile there".
3. Water and fertile soil is correct. Rivers gave water and fertile soil, which made crops easier to grow.
_Source: NCERT Class 6 Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Ch 4 Timeline and Sources of History, "The First Crops"_
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