Q. Consider the following pairs:
(Archaeological Site) (Distinctive Feature)
1.Virli Khandar – Combination of stone circles and menhirs
2.Pimpalgaon Nipani – Predominance of dolmen burials
3.Mudumal – Megalithic astronomical observatory
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Virli Khandar – Combination of stone circles and menhirs- Unique composite burial structure (stone circles + menhirs).
  • Pimpalgaon Nipani – Dolmen burials- Nearby sites mainly feature dolmen-type burials.
  • Mudumal – Astronomical observatory- Menhirs aligned with solstices suggest observatory-like use.

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