Q. With reference to Megalithic sites in India, consider the following statements:
1.Megalithic sites in South India are primarily associated with burial practices using large stone structures such as dolmens and cairn circles.
2.Adichanallur in Tamil Nadu and Hire Benkal in Karnataka are prominent megalithic sites.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The term megalithic refers to large stone structures. In India, especially in the Deccan and South India, megalithic sites are mostly associated with burial practices, including dolmens, cairn circles, stone alignments, and urn burials.
- Statement 2 is correct:
- Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu) is a famous site with urn burials and metal artifacts dating back to the Iron Age.
- Hire Benkal (Karnataka) is one of the largest and best-preserved megalithic sites, known for dolmens and chamber tombs. It is even on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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