Select what is true about the craft industries of Chanhudaro:
A. Gold Jewellery B. Shell cutting
C. Seal making D. Bead making

Question

Select what is true about the craft industries of Chanhudaro: 
A. Gold Jewellery B. Shell cutting 
C. Seal making D. Bead making

Accepted Answer

The correct option is 4:

Chanhudaro is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), distinguished as a major industrial center, sometimes even referred to as the "Lancashire of India." Unlike major cities like Mohenjodaro, Chanhudaro lacks a citadel but provides extensive evidence of specialized craft production. Excavations have revealed clear workshops dedicated to manufacturing diverse items. Statement B (Shell cutting) is correct, as shell objects and shell-working tools were found in abundance, indicating an industry for making bangles, ladles, and inlays. Statement C (Seal making) is also correct; while Chanhudaro is primarily known for beads, evidence of steatite seals and seal cutters confirms the local production of these critical artifacts. Most significantly, Statement D (Bead making) is highly accurate, as Chanhudaro contains specialized toolkits, finished, semi-finished, and raw materials demonstrating that it was the premier center for carnelian, lapis lazuli, and steatite bead manufacturing. Thus, B, C, and D accurately represent the core craft industries of Chanhudaro.

The incorrect option is 1:
Option 1 (A and B) is incomplete because it omits the crucial industries of bead making (D) and seal making (C), both extensively documented at Chanhudaro. While shell cutting (B) is correct, this option fails to capture the site's primary industrial profile.

The incorrect option is 2:
Option 2 (A, B and C) incorrectly includes Gold Jewellery (A). While Gold Jewellery existed in the IVC (e.g., at Mohenjodaro), Chanhudaro’s industrial focus was predominantly on beads, seals, and shell artifacts, and it is not noted as a major center for gold jewelry production. Furthermore, this option still incorrectly omits the most important industry of Chanhudaro: bead making (D).

The incorrect option is 3:
Option 3 (C and D) is insufficient as it lists seal making (C) and bead making (D), which are core industries, but fails to include the significant shell cutting (B) industry, evidence of which is also prominent at the site.