Ancient History
2024
Ancient Sites
Indian History

Consider the following information: Archaeological Site State Description

  1. Chandraketugarh Odisha Trading Port town
  2. Inamgaon Maharashtra Chalcolithic site
  3. Mangadu Kerala Megalithic site
  4. 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.