Consider the following pairs:Historical place : Well-known for1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines2. Chand

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Consider the following pairs:Historical place : Well-known for1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines2. Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefactsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Correct Answer: D — 2 and 3Step-by-step Solution:Pair 2 — Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art: Correct. Chandraketugarh (West Bengal, Ganga delta) was a major centre of terracotta craft. Artefacts include terracotta figurines, seals, and pottery from early historic times. ✓Pair 3 — Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts: Correct. The Ganeshwar–Jodhpura culture (Rajasthan) emerged as a copper-working centre, producing hundreds of copper objects (arrowheads, fish hooks, bangles). It supplied copper items to other contemporary communities. ✓Pair 1 — Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines: Incorrect. Burzahom (Kashmir) is a Neolithic site known for pit dwellings, bone tools, and pottery. Rock-cut shrines are not its feature; rock-cut architecture is associated with later periods (e.g., Ajanta, Ellora). ✗Why other options are incorrect:Option A (1 only): Incorrect because pair 1 is wrong.Option B (1 and 2): Incorrect because pair 1 is wrong.Option C (3 only): Incorrect because pair 2 is also correct.Key Concept: Burzahom: Neolithic site (c. 2600-1700 BCE), known for pit-dwellings, mud-brick structures, and dog burials. Chandraketugarh: early historic (Maurya to Gupta period), important for terracotta art and trade. Ganeshwar: Chalcolithic site (c. 3800-2000 BCE), associated with Ganeshwar-Jodhpura culture, known for copper mining and metallurgy.

Consider the following pairs:Historical place : Well-known for1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines2. Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefactsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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