Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Megalithic culture in India is generally associated with the Iron Age. The Indian megaliths belong to the Iron Age, which is dated from around 1000 BC onwards.

Statement 2 is correct. The Megalithic culture is characterized by large stone monuments that often served as burial sites and had cultural, religious, and ceremonial significance. These structures suggest complex religious or spiritual beliefs, as they were used for rituals and possibly as markers for burial sites.

Source: The Hindu