Consider the following pairs of Chalcolithic sites and their unique importance: Site Unique Evidence 1. Ahar-Banas (Rajasthan) Evidence of rice and copper smelting 2. Kayatha (MP) Pre-Harappan elements in pottery and copper objects 3. Daimabad (Maharashtra) Largest Jorwe culture site with bronze goods In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following pairs of Chalcolithic sites and their unique importance:
SiteUnique Evidence
1. Ahar-Banas (Rajasthan)Evidence of rice and copper smelting
2. Kayatha (MP)Pre-Harappan elements in pottery and copper objects
3. Daimabad (Maharashtra)Largest Jorwe culture site with bronze goods
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Pair 1: Correct. Ahar-Banas is known for Smelting & metallurgy (Copper) and is a site with Rice evidence and Black red Pottery.

Pair 2: Correct. Kayatha (Chambal River) is noted for having Pre-Harappan elements in pottery and copper objects.

Pair 3: Correct. Daimabad is the largest Jorwe culture site in the Godavari valley and is famous for the recovery of bronze goods (e.g., bronze rhinoceros, elephant, chariot).

Post-Mains Strategy Session by Mr. Ayush Sinha | ForumIAS