Q. With reference to Megaliths, consider the following statements::
1.Megaliths were constructed either as burial sites or commemorative (non-sepulchral) memorials.
2.The majority of megalithic sites in India are found in Northern India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a prehistoric structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. Megaliths were constructed either as burial sites or commemorative (non-sepulchral) memorials.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Megaliths are spread across the Indian subcontinent. The majority of megalithic sites are found in Peninsular India, concentrated in the states of Maharashtra (mainly in Vidarbha), Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
Source: Indian Express
