Question 79 from UPSC CSE 2021 - Ancient History

Question

Consider the following pairs: Historical place - Well-known for
1. Burzahom - Rock-cut shrines
2. Chandraketugarh - Terracotta art
3. Ganeshwar - Copper artefacts
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

IASCODEX · Accepted Answer

Correct Option: D. 2 and 3

Strategy: Focus on the defining features for each site. Burzahom is associated with pit dwellings and Neolithic artefacts, not rock-cut shrines, so eliminate pair 1. Chandraketugarh is renowned for terracotta art, making pair 2 correct. Ganeshwar is historically famous for copper artefacts due to its copper-working culture, confirming pair 3. Thus, only pairs 2 and 3 are correct.

Key Info: Burzahom is a Neolithic site located near Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, characterized by distinctive pit dwellings, bone tools, and handmade coarse pottery. The site provides evidence of early agricultural and pastoral activities; it is not noted for rock-cut shrines. Chandraketugarh, situated in the Ganga delta region of West Bengal, was a prominent early historic settlement known especially for exquisite terracotta artefacts, including plaques, figurines, and decorative objects. Excavations have also yielded pottery, coins, and seals, indicating its importance as a trade and craft centre in early historical Bengal. Ganeshwar is an archaeological site in Rajasthan, associated with the Ganeshwar–Jodhpura culture (third millennium BCE). This site is significant for providing substantial evidence of ancient copper metallurgy; hundreds of copper artefacts such as arrowheads, spearheads, and chisels have been unearthed here, linking this culture with the Harappan Civilization due to its role as a copper-supplying centre for other ancient populations.

IASCODEX · Answer

Option A: 1 only

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Option B: 1 and 2

IASCODEX · Answer

Option C: 3 only

Consider the following pairs: Historical place - Well-known for Burzahom - Rock-cut shrines Chandraketugarh - Terracotta art Ganeshwar - Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs: Historical place - Well-known for

Burzahom - Rock-cut shrines

Chandraketugarh - Terracotta art

Ganeshwar - Copper artefacts
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?