Specialised centres for the production of shell objects in Harappan civilisation were found in _______________:

(1) Chanhudaro and Lothal
(2) Nageshwar and Balakot
(3) Cholistan and Banawali
(4) Kalibangan and Nageshwar

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The correct answer is Option 2 - 2 (Nageshwar and Balakot)

Specialised centres for the production of shell objects in Harappan civilisation were found in Nageshwar and Balakot.

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. Similarly, it is likely that finished products (such as beads) from Chanhudaro and Lothal were taken to the large urban centres such as Mohenjodaro and Harappa.