Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Lothal stood close to Rann of Kutch.
  2. This was an important centre for making objects out of stone, shell and metal.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 2
Notes: The city of Lothal stood beside a tributary of the Sabarmati, in Gujarat, close to the Gulf of Khambat. It was situated near areas where raw materials such as semi-precious stones were easily available. This was an important centre for making objects out of stone, shell and metal. There was also a store house in the city. Many seals and sealings (the impression of seals on clay) were found in this storehouse.