UPSC Prelims PYQ 2021: Matching historical sites — Burzahom, Chandraketugarh, Ganeshwar

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.

A photograph of an ancient terracotta relief sculpture depicting a woman holding a child, both adorned with detailed jewelry and headdresses. The sculpture features intricate patterns along the edges and highlights cultural attire and artistic style from its historical period.

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.