The Indus settlement in Sind, which was exclusively devoted for handi-craft production was

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The correct option is 3:

The correct answer is **Chanhudaro**. Chanhudaro, located in Sindh (Pakistan), is famously known as the only Indus city without a citadel and has been identified by archaeologists as a significant industrial center. Excavations at Chanhudaro revealed extensive evidence of specialized craft production, including bead-making (using carnelian, lapis lazuli, etc.), shell working, seal-making, and copper/bronze working. The entire settlement appears to have been largely devoted to these craft activities, earning it the distinction of being primarily a center for handi-craft production in the Indus Valley Civilization.

The incorrect option is 1:
**Mohenjodaro** was one of the largest and most well-known settlements of the Indus Valley Civilization, characterized by its sophisticated town planning, Great Bath, and Great Granary. While it undoubtedly had craft production, it was primarily a major administrative and residential center, not one "exclusively devoted" to handicraft production.

The incorrect option is 2:
**Balakot** was an important coastal town, but it is primarily recognized for its bead factory and being a hub for shell working. However, unlike Chanhudaro, it was not universally described as a settlement exclusively devoted to craft production, as its size and function suggested broader activities.

The incorrect option is 4:
**Banvali** (or Banawali), located in Haryana, India, is notable for its well-planned grid structure and evidence of both pre-Harappan and Harappan cultures. Its findings include terracotta models of ploughs, indicating agricultural importance, but it is not specifically recognized as being exclusively dedicated to handi-crafts like Chanhudaro.