Q. Consider the following information:
ObjectPrimary Material / TechniqueKey Excavation Site
1.Dancing GirlBronze (Lost-wax casting)Mohenjo-daro
2.Bearded PriestSteatite stone bustMohenjo-daro
3.Copper DogCast CopperLothal
4.Terracotta Horse FigurinesFired ClaySurkotada
In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1, 2 and 3 only

[C] 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B
Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

  • Row 1 is correctly matched: The lost-wax cast bronze statuette of the “Dancing Girl” was excavated at Mohenjo-daro.
  • Row 2 is correctly matched: The steatite stone bust depicting a bearded man wearing a trefoil-patterned shawl was recovered from Mohenjo-daro.
  • Row 3 is correctly matched: A small copper figurine of a dog was found at Lothal (Gujarat).
  • Row 4 is incorrectly matched: Terracotta horse figurines are primarily reported from Lothal and Rangpur, whereas Surkotada is known for horse bone remains, not terracotta figurines.
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