WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Coastal city of the Harappans; demonstrates evidence of factory-like production of products (beads and jewelry) for export
A
Mohenjo-Daro
B
Punjab
C
Deccan
D
Lothal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Lothal was mostly known for micro-beads in the Indus Valley Civilization. It is also famous for its Dock.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lothal is famous for the discovery of several ruins of Indus Valley Civilization. Excavation was carried out at Lothal between 1955 and 1962.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lothal, like Mohenjo-daro, means “mound of the dead.” Lothal is located in Gujarat, between the Bhogavo and Sabarmati rivers, near the Gulf of Khambhat. Lothal was an important part of the Harappan civilisation not just for its bountiful cotton and rice-growing areas, but also for its bead-making industry.

Detailed explanation-4: -Specialized drills have been found at Chanhudaro, Lothal and more recently at Dholavira. Nageshwar and Balakot were specialized centres for making shell objects. Chanhudaro was the centre of crafts production.

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