The presence of Harappans in the Khetri region of Rajasthan has been attested by the presence of the following Harappan artefacts:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Copper
One way the Harappans procured raw materials was to send expeditions to areas such as the Khetri region of Rajasthan for copper; these expeditions established communication with local communities.
NCERT (2026-27): “6.1 Materials from the subcontinent and beyond … Other such sites were Shortughai, in far-off Afghanistan, near the best source of lapis lazuli, a blue stone that was apparently very highly valued, and Lothal which was near sources of carnelian (from Bharuch in Gujarat), steatite (from south Rajasthan and north Gujarat) and metal (from Rajasthan). Another strategy for procuring raw materials may have been to send expeditions to areas such as the Khetri region of Rajasthan (for copper) and south India (for gold). These expeditions established communication with local communities. Occasional finds of Harappan artefacts such as steatite micro beads in these areas are indications of such contact.…” |