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 given information correctly matched ?

1. A. 1 and 2
2. B. 2 and 3
3. C. 3 and 4
4. D. 1 and 4

Answer: B

Explanation

Let’s evaluate each pair:
1. Chandraketugarh is an ancient trading port town, but it is located in West Bengal, not Odisha. So, pair 1 is incorrectly matched.
2. Inamgaon is a well-known Chalcolithic site located in Maharashtra. So, pair 2 is correctly matched.
3. Mangadu, in Kerala, is a recently discovered prehistoric site known for its megalithic structures. So, pair 3 is correctly matched.
4. Salihundam, located in Andhra Pradesh, is famous for its Buddhist monastic complex, including stupas and viharas, but not specifically for rock-cut cave shrines. So, pair 4 is incorrectly matched.
Therefore, only pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched. This question requires detailed factual knowledge of ancient Indian archaeological sites.