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UPSC Prelims 2024GS1HistoryAncient Sites and Cultures

Q35. 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 ?

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

Detailed Solution

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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.

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