In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 3 and 4
4. 1 and 4

Explanation

Pair 1 is incorrect

• Chandraketugarh, located near the Bidyadhari River about 35 kilometres northeast of Kolkata in West Bengal, is a 2,500-year-old archaeological site that flourished from the pre-Mauryan to the Pala-Sena period. Once a thriving port city, it played a significant role in international maritime trade, being connected to the Bay of Bengal through the Bidyadhari and Padma rivers. The site is renowned for its exquisite terracotta sculptures, seals, coins, and pottery, reflecting the artistic and cultural excellence of its ancient inhabitants. Chandraketugarh is believed to have maintained early trade links with Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean region, and, indirectly, the Greco-Roman world.

Pair 2 is correct

• Inamgaon is located in the Pune district in Maharashtra. It is a post-Harappan Chalcolithic site. It is situated on the right bank of the Ghod River, a tributary of the Bhima. Multiple cultural phases, including the Jorwe Culture and the Malwa Culture, are found here. It is one of the most thoroughly excavated and well-reconstructed Chalcolithic sites on the Deccan plateau.

Pair 3 is correct

• Mangadu, in Kerala is an archeological site where megaliths are found in large numbers.

Pair 4 is incorrect

• Salihundam (on the banks of Vamsadhara river), a village in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, is an important Buddhist site from ancient Kalinga and a prominent tourist destination. Unlike the rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora, the stupas, viharas, and chaityas at Salihundam are built of brick and stone, reflecting a distinct architectural style. During excavations, relic caskets, four stupas, a Chaityagriha, structural temples and a number of sculptures reflecting the three phases of Buddhism – Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana were found, dating back to about the 2nd century BC to the 12^th century AD.

Answer: (b) 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Hard