Which of the following Harappan settlement was almost exclusively devoted to craft production?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Chanhudaro
Chanhudaro, a tiny settlement of less than 7 hectares, was almost exclusively devoted to craft production, including bead-making, shell-cutting, metal-working, seal-making and weight-making.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | 22-05 S1* | – | 27-05 S1 10-06 S3* | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT (2026-27): “5. Finding Out About Craft Production … Locate Chanhudaro on Map 1. This 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.…” |