Q. Which of the following statements with regard to Chalcolithic burial practices is/are correct?
1.In Jorwe culture the dead were typically buried underneath house floors in a north-to-south orientation.
2.Chalcolithic sites of South India, the prevailing orientation for extended inhumation burials was generally east-to-west.
3.Grave goods such as copper bangles and ceramic pots were uniform across all burials.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: In Maharashtra (Jorwe culture), adults and children were buried within the settlement, often under house floors. Adults were placed in extended pits and children in twin urns aligned north-to-south.
- Statement 2 is correct: Southern Chalcolithic-Neolithic burials show a general preference for an east-to-west body orientation.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Grave goods varied significantly. Some child burials contained copper necklaces and multiple painted vessels, while others had only a single unpainted pot—indicating social stratification and inherited status.
