UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 36
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?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (2 and 3)
Explanation: Chandraketugarh is famous for terracotta works and Ganeshwar for copper artefacts, whereas Burzahom is a Neolithic site known for pit dwellings.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect / does not qualify - Burzahom in Kashmir is known for Neolithic pit dwellings and burials, not rock-cut shrines.
2. Correct / qualifies - Chandraketugarh in West Bengal yielded notable terracotta plaques and figurines.
3. Correct / qualifies - Ganeshwar in Rajasthan yielded Chalcolithic copper objects.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-includes item 1, which is not valid (Burzahom in Kashmir is known for Neolithic pit dwellings and burials, not rock-cut shrines); omits valid item 2 (Chandraketugarh in West Bengal yielded notable terracotta plaques and figurines); omits valid item 3 (Ganeshwar in Rajasthan yielded Chalcolithic copper objects).
B. Incorrect-includes item 1, which is not valid (Burzahom in Kashmir is known for Neolithic pit dwellings and burials, not rock-cut shrines); omits valid item 3 (Ganeshwar in Rajasthan yielded Chalcolithic copper objects).
C. Incorrect-omits valid item 2 (Chandraketugarh in West Bengal yielded notable terracotta plaques and figurines).
D. Correct-selects exactly the supported statements/items: 2, 3.