CBSE Class 6 Answered

The Harappans of the Indus Civilisation were skilled craftsmen. They knew the art of making ornaments with different metals like gold, silver, copper anf bronze. They used various metals and stones in making different kinds of statues and figurines. The discovery of the sculpture of a bearded man from Mohenjo-daro with a shawl worn over his left shoulder and half closed eyes is considered a sculpture of ayogi. This sculpture points towards the existence of skilled artisans in the Harappan Civilisation.·Similarly, the bronze sculpture of a dancing girl also indicates skilled craftsmanship.

The main occupation of the people of IVC was agriculture. People were also skilled craftsmen. Trade was another occupation of the people.