UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-7

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    Bead making was a craft known to the Harappans. Which among the following is the correct statement?                                                                      

    A)  The Harappan long barrel cylinder beads made out of carnelian were found in the royal places of China

    B)  Chanhudaro was amous for ornaments beads and metal works                           

    C)  The Harappan people made beads only from terracotta and shell                            

    D)  The use of cylindrical stone drill was unknown to perforate beads of semi-precious stones     

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] The Harappan long barrel cylinder beads made out of Carnelian were so beautiful and valued that they found their way into royal burials in Mesopotamia, Chanhudaro is known as the Lancashire of India. Archaeologists have discovered here shops of shell ornament makers, bead makers and metal workers. The Harappan people made beads from steatite, shell, carnelian, terracota and copper. A new type of cylindrical stone drill was devised and used to perforate beads of semi-precious stones.


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