Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Identify the centres of production for 'bead-making' and 'shell-objects':

A. Balakot
B. Dholavira
C. Chanhudaro
D. Nageshwar
E. Rakhigarhi

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

B, C, E only

C, D, E only

A, B, C only

A, C, D only

Correct Answer:

A, C, D only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → A, C, D only

Given Options:

A. Balakot (specialised centre for making shell objects)
B. Dholavira
C. Chanhudaro (devoted to craft production, including bead-making)
D. Nageshwar (specialised centre for making shell objects)
E. Rakhigarhi

Chanhudaro is a tiny settlement (less than 7 hectares) as compared to Mohenjodaro (125 hectares), almost exclusively devoted to craft production, including bead-making, shell-cutting, metal-working, seal-making and weight-making.

Nageshwar and Balakot, 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.