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?
- 1 only
- 1 and 2
- 3 only
- 2 and 3
Explanation
Pair 1 is incorrect
- Burzahom is a Neolithic–Megalithic site in the Kashmir Valley, known for its distinctive pit dwellings, bone and stone tools, and later megalithic structures like menhirs. It is not associated with rock-cut shrines.
Pair 2 is correct
- Chandraketugarh, located near Kolkata, was an important ancient urban and trading centre (c. 4th century BCE). It is especially renowned for its rich terracotta art, including figurines, plaques, and pottery depicting cultural and religious themes.
Image Source: indroyc (Mother and child from Chandraketugarh, 2nd-1st century BCE.)
Pair 3 is correct
- Ganeshwar, situated in the copper-rich Khetri region of Rajasthan, is known for its abundant copper artefacts such as arrowheads, spearheads, bangles, and tools. It dates back to 2800-2200 BCE, making it older than the mature Harappan culture. With its stone tools and microliths, Ganeshwar is considered a pre-Harappan Chalcolithic culture.
