Q37.
Consider the following pairs: Historical place : Well- known for 1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandra-ketugarh : Terracotta art 3.Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Answer
D
Explanation
In the Kashmir valley, there are several neolithic sites near Srinagar and between Baramulla and Anantnag. These include Burzahom, Gufkral, Hariparigom, etc. Pits have been found at neolithic levels at Burzahom. Other finds of Period I at Burzahom included ill-fired, handmade, coarse pottery in grey, red, brown, and buff colours. Burzahom had a well- developed bone tool industry; artefacts such as points, harpoons, needles etc. The site is famous for pit dwelling and neolithic tool industry. Hence pair 1 is not correctly matched. Chandraketugarh is located in the Ganga delta in West Bengal. In early historic times, Chandraketugarh was connected to the Ganga by the Vidyadhari river, and must have been an important centre of trade, and possibly also a political centre. Chandra-ketugarh was a major centre of terracotta craft. Various kinds of artefacts have been