SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 21 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q41

In ancient India, Chanhudaro was primarily a centre for:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Bead-making.

Chanhudaro was a major industrial hub of the Indus Valley Civilization, specifically renowned as a specialized center for bead-making. Archaeologists discovered a large-scale workshop equipped with specialized drills, furnaces, and raw materials like carnelian, jasper, and steatite. Unlike major administrative cities like Mohenjo-daro, Chanhudaro lacked a citadel, suggesting its primary role was dedicated to craft production, including shell-cutting, seal-making, and the manufacturing of stone weights, making it the "Sheffield of ancient India."