Consider the following pairs: Historical place Well known for1. Burzahom Rock cut shrines2. Chandraketugarh Terracotta art3. Ganeshwar Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
✓ Correct answer: d) 2 and 3
ExplanationIndia’s historical sites highlight diverse peculiarities as Bhimbetka’s prehistoric rock art, Nalanda’s ancient university, Sanchi’s stupas, Dholavira’s urban planning, Pattadakal’s Chalukyan temples, and Khajuraho’s erotic sculptures, reflecting the subcontinent’s rich contributions to art, architecture, and education across areas.Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: Burzahom (Kashmir) had a well- developed bone tool industry.Other finds at Burzahom include pits and coarse pottery.Rock-cut shrines were not a feature of the Burzahom site.Pair 2 is correctly matched: Chandraketugarh is located in the Ganges delta in West Bengal.It is known for its rich collection of terracotta plaques and figurines that date back to the pre- Mauryan and Gupta periods.Pair 3 is correctly matched: Ganeshwar is located in the northeastern part of Rajasthan.Hundreds of copper artifacts have been found at this site which suggests it must have been a copper working center.6
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