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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
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.