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Q: During the Indus Valley, period from where were the shells procured for craft production?
  • A. Jaipur
  • B. Shortughai
  • C. Nageshwar
  • D. Ropar
Correct Answer: Option C - The Harappans procured materials for craft production in various ways: They established settlements such as Nageshwar and Balakot where shells were available. A blue stone that was apparently very highly valued, and Lothal which was near sources of carnelian from Bharuch in Gujarat. Steatite was procured from south Rajasthan and north Gujarat.
C. The Harappans procured materials for craft production in various ways: They established settlements such as Nageshwar and Balakot where shells were available. A blue stone that was apparently very highly valued, and Lothal which was near sources of carnelian from Bharuch in Gujarat. Steatite was procured from south Rajasthan and north Gujarat.

Explanations:

The Harappans procured materials for craft production in various ways: They established settlements such as Nageshwar and Balakot where shells were available. A blue stone that was apparently very highly valued, and Lothal which was near sources of carnelian from Bharuch in Gujarat. Steatite was procured from south Rajasthan and north Gujarat.