Ancient History
2024
Ancient Sites
Indian History
Consider the following information: Archaeological Site State Description
- Chandraketugarh Odisha Trading Port town
- Inamgaon Maharashtra Chalcolithic site
- Mangadu Kerala Megalithic site
- Salihundam Andhra Pradesh Rock-cut cave shrines In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
D.1 and 4
B.2 and 3
C.3 and 4
A.1 and 2
Correct Answer: Option B
- Chandraketugarh is located in the Ganges Delta, specifically in the 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, approximately 35 kilometers northeast of Kolkata. It was indeed a trading port town but is incorrectly matched with Odisha. Therefore, row 1 is not correctly matched.
- Inamgaon, situated in the Bhima river valley in Maharashtra, is a significant Chalcolithic site dating back to approximately 3300-1300 BCE. Therefore, row 2 is correctly matched.
- Mangadu, located in Kerala, is a recently discovered prehistoric site abundant in megaliths. These megaliths are estimated to date from approximately 1000 B.C. to 100 B.C. Therefore, row 3 is correctly matched.
- Salihundam, located in Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for its Buddhist-era shrines. The complex features monuments such as mahastupas, chaityas, viharas, mandapas, and votive stupas. While a significant Buddhist site, it is not particularly known for rock-cut cave shrines. Therefore, row 4 is not correctly matched.
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
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