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Chanhudaro is a tiny settlement (less than 7 hectares), almost exclusively devoted to craft production. including bead-making, shell-cutting, metal-working, seal-making and weight-making. The variety of materials used to make beads is remarkable: stones like carnelian, jasper, crystal, quartz and steatite; metals like copper, bronze and gold; and shell, faience, and terracotta or burnt clay. Some beads were made of two or more stones, cemented together, some of stone with gold caps. The shapes were numerous-disc-shaped, cylindrical, spherical, barrel-shaped, segmented.

Which of the following is a red coloured stone used for making beads by the people of Harappan civilization?

Carnelian

The correct answer is Option (2) → Carnelian

Carnelian is a type of chalcedony, a variety of the mineral quartz. It is known for its distinctive reddish-brown to orange-red color, which is often used for making beads and jewelry. During the Harappan civilization, the people extensively used carnelian to craft beads. The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, existed around 3300-1300 BCE in the Indian subcontinent. Archaeological excavations at Harappan sites, such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, have revealed a variety of artifacts, including intricate beadwork made from materials like carnelian. Carnelian beads were popular for their vibrant red hues and were used for personal adornment, trade, and religious or ceremonial purposes.

So, the correct option is [2].