Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Art and Culture

A large number of spindles and spindle whorls have been found in Harappan houses. The whorls were made from expensive faience as well as inexpensive pottery and shell.

Which one of the following conclusions is best supported by this evidence?

  1. Spinning cotton and wool was common, and spinning implements were made from materials of differing value.
  2. Spinning was confined to wealthy households because all whorls were made from faience.
  3. Textiles were wholly imported because no domestic spinning implements have been found.
  4. Spinning was performed exclusively by men.
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