Consider the following information: Feature Archaeological Site Specific Socio-Cultural Evidence 1. Bronze Metallurgy Mohenjo-daro Discovery of lost-wax cast dancing girl figurine 2. Cosmetic Artifacts Chanhudaro Evidence of cinnabar use and lipstick/facepaint containers 3. Primary Burial Harappa Pit burials with grave pottery, mirror, and bead ornaments 4. Fire Rituals Kalibangan Raised brick platforms containing series of fire altars In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 3 and 4 only

[C] 1, 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

Row 1 is correctly matched: The world-famous bronze statuette of the “Dancing Girl” made using the lost-wax (cire perdue) casting method was recovered from Mohenjo-daro.
Row 2 is correctly matched: Chanhudaro (an exclusive craft manufacturing centre) yielded cosmetic items including vanity cases, kohl sticks, and terracotta lipstick molds.
Row 3 is correctly matched: Cemetery R-37 at Harappa revealed extended primary pit burials containing grave goods like pots, shell bangles, and steatite beads.
Row 4 is correctly matched: Kalibangan revealed a series of rectangular clay-lined “fire altars” containing animal bones and ash on Citadel mounds, indicating fire rituals.