Consider the following pairs :
| Historical place | Well-known for |
|---|---|
| 1. Burzahom | Rock-cut shrines |
| 2. Chandraketugarh | Terracotta art |
| 3. Ganeshwar | Copper artefacts |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Answer: D. Pair 1 is wrong: Burzahom in Kashmir is a Neolithic site known for pit dwellings, not rock-cut shrines. Pair 2 is correct: Chandraketugarh in West Bengal is famous for terracotta art. Pair 3 is correct: Ganeshwar in Rajasthan is known for copper artefacts supplied to Harappans. So 2 and 3.
Watch for: Burzahom is famous for pit houses and dog burials; rock-cut shrines belong to sites like Ajanta.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because Burzahom is known for pit dwellings, not rock-cut shrines.
- B. Wrong because pair 1 is incorrect.
- C. Wrong because pair 2 is also correct.
Source to check: NCERT Class 11 (old), Ancient India by R.S. Sharma, chapters on Neolithic and Chalcolithic cultures; ASI website
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