Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Match the following options in List 1 correctly with the most appropriate in List 2:

List 1 List 2
(A) Carnelian (I) A blue-colored stone
(B) Lapis lazuli (II) Red-colored stone
(C) Nageshwar (III) Specialised drills are found here
(D) Chanhudaro (IV) Specialisd in shell objects
Options:

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)- (III)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)- (IV)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)- (III)

(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)- (IV)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)- (III)

Explanation:

Carnelian was of a beautiful red color stone from which many beads were made in the Harappan culture.


Lapis lazuli was a blue stone that was apparently very highly valued and was procured from Shortughai (Afghanistan) . Lothal was another such site that was near sources of carnelian (from Bharuch in Gujarat).


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.


Specialized drills have been found at Chanhudaro, Lothal and more recently at Dholavira.