Q. Which of the following statements with regard to Chalcolithic crafts and material culture is/are correct?
1.The Khetri copper mines served as a key source of raw copper for regional tool-making communities.
2.Semi-precious stone beads made of carnelian, steatite, and quartz crystal were manufactured for trade and ornament.
3.Absence of spindle whorls across sites indicates they had no knowledge of textile spinning.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Ganeshwar-Jodhpura culture near the Khetri copper belt in Rajasthan supplied raw copper and copper objects to neighboring regions, including the Malwa and Ahar cultures.
- Statement 2 is correct: Bead-making using semi-precious stones (carnelian, agate, jasper, steatite, and chalcedony) was a highly developed craft at sites like Navdatoli and Inamgaon.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The discovery of terracotta spindle whorls at sites in Malwa and Maharashtra (such as Navdatoli and Nevasa), along with thread impressions of cotton and silk, proves knowledge of spinning and weaving.
