GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)Archaeological Sites2021

Consider the following pairs : (Historical place) - (Well-known for) 1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandra-ketugarh : Terracotta art 3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A

1 only

B

1 and 2

C

3 only

D

2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. Burzahom, a Neolithic site in Kashmir, is well-known for its pit dwellings, stone tools, and bone tools, not Rock-cut shrines. 2. Pair 2 is correctly matched. Chandraketugarh in West Bengal is a significant archaeological site famous for its rich Terracotta art dating from the pre-Mauryan to the Pala period. 3. Pair 3 is correctly matched. The Ganeshwar-Jodhpura cultural complex in Rajasthan is noted for its extensive findings of pre-Harappan Copper artefacts, suggesting it was a major copper working centre. Therefore, only pairs 2 and 3 are correct.

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