Which material was easiest for Harappan bead-makers to work with?

Steatite, a very soft stone that could be easily molded into beads and then fired to harden.

Bead-Making in Harappan Civilization | Crafts & Tools (2014 PYQ)

ID: ART_MIS_2014_96 Ref: Themes in Indian History - Part I

Which one among the following is not true of bead-making as a salient feature of mature Harappan crafts?

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Correct Option: D

Harappan bead-making involved gold, shells, and semi-precious stones. Chanhudaro was a major workshop center, while Banawali did not yield beads in various preparation stages as a factory site.