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
Explanation
Option (d) is correct because Chandraketugarh is a renowned site for early historic terracotta art, and Ganeshwar is a key Chalcolithic site known for its rich copper production and supply of artifacts to the Indus Valley Civilization. Pair 1 is incorrect because Burzahom is a Neolithic site famous for pit-dwellings and unique burials, whereas rock-cut shrines are associated with much later historical periods. The core concept tested is the identification of major archaeological sites and their defining cultural or technological milestones from the Neolithic to the Early Historic period.
Ancient Indian HistoryPrehistoric Sites and their CharacteristicsBurzahomChandra-ketugarhGaneshwarRock-cut shrinesTerracotta artCopper artefactsNeolithicChalcolithic