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U.P. Lower Sub. Prelims 2015

Indus Valley Archeology

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

The excavation at Chanhudaro was directed by-

Solution & Analysis

Answer: A

Concept Chanhudaro was a tiny settlement compared to Mohenjo-daro but was crucial as a specialized center for bead-making and shell-working.

Explanation While first discovered by N.G. Majumdar in 1931, the large-scale systematic excavation in 1935-36 was directed by Ernest John Henry Mackay.

Logical Breakup
J.H. Mackay (A): His reports remain the primary source for understanding Chanhudaro's industrial nature.
R.E.M. Wheeler (C): Famous for his 'military' approach to excavating Harappa's fortifications in the 1940s.

Active Recall

Question

What was Chanhudaro primarily known for?

Answer

It was almost exclusively devoted to craft production, including bead-making, shell-cutting, metal-working, and seal-making.

Core Insight

Chanhudaro is unique because it is the only Harappan city found without a citadel, suggesting a society geared entirely towards industrial production.

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