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The Harappans procured materials for craft production in various ways. A variety of materials was used for craft production. While some such as clay were locally available, many such as stone, timber and metal had to be procured from outside the alluvial plain. Terracotta toy models of bullock carts suggest that this was one important means of transporting goods and people across land routes. Riverine routes along the Indus and its tributaries, as well as coastal routes were also probably used.
Nageshwar and Balakot were well known for which of the following craft?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Shell objects
Nageshwar and Balakot, both near the coast, were specialised centres for making shell objects – bangles, ladles and inlay – which were taken to other settlements.
NCERT (2026-27): “5. Finding Out About Craft Production … Specialised drills have been found at Chanhudaro, Lothal and more recently at Dholavira. If you locate Nageshwar and Balakot on Map 1, you will notice that both settlements are near the coast. These were specialised centres for making shell objects – including bangles, ladles and inlay – which were taken to other settlements.… 6.1 Materials from the subcontinent and beyond … The Harappans procured materials for craft production in various ways. For instance, they established settlements such as Nageshwar and Balakot in areas where shell was available.…” |