(Historical Place) (Well-known for) I. Girnar : Sudarshana Lake. II. Cholistan : Terracotta model of Plough III. Mant
(near Mathura): Headless standing figure of Kanishka IV. Sannati : Asokan Pillar Edict in Odisha
How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Solution Analysis: Historical Places and Features
The question asks us to identify the number of correctly matched pairs between historical places and what they are well-known for. We need to carefully examine each listed pair:
I. Girnar: Sudarshana Lake
Girnar is a famous hill and ancient monastic retreat located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. It is historically significant for its numerous temples and ancient rock inscriptions. The Sudarshana Lake is an ancient artificial lake situated near Girnar and Junagadh. It was originally constructed during the Mauryan dynasty and was renowned for its engineering and importance as a water source, maintained and repaired by subsequent rulers. Its association with the Girnar region is well-established.
Conclusion for Pair I: This is a correctly matched pair.
II. Cholistan: Terracotta model of Plough
The Cholistan Desert, located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, is rich in archaeological sites, many belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan culture). While the discovery of a terracotta model of a plough is most famously attributed to the site of Kalibangan in Rajasthan, India, the broader Indus Valley culture, prevalent in Cholistan, included various terracotta artifacts representing tools, toys, and figurines. Finds from Cholistani sites like Ganweriwala and others confirm the existence of similar cultural elements. Thus, associating terracotta models of tools with the Indus Valley context of Cholistan is plausible.
Conclusion for Pair II: This is considered a correctly matched pair within the cultural context.
III. Mant (near Mathura): Headless standing figure of Kanishka
Mant is a village situated near the historically vital city of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, India. Mathura was a significant urban center and a melting pot of cultures, particularly during the Kushan period. It is renowned for its distinct school of art. The headless standing figure of Kanishka, a prominent Kushan ruler, is a significant sculpture discovered in the Mathura region, exemplifying the art and political history of the era.
Conclusion for Pair III: This is a correctly matched pair.
IV. Sannati: Asokan Pillar Edict in Odisha
Sannati is an important archaeological site in the Gulbarga district of Karnataka, known for its extensive Buddhist heritage, including sculptures and inscriptions from the Mauryan period. It notably contains a version of the Asokan Pillar Edict. However, Odisha (formerly Kalinga) is a state located on India's east coast. While Odisha also has famous Asokan inscriptions (major rock edicts at Dhauli and Jaugada), Sannati itself is in Karnataka, not Odisha. The geographical attribution in this pair is incorrect.
Conclusion for Pair IV: This is an incorrectly matched pair.
Summary of Matches
Let's summarize the findings for each pair:
- Pair I: Girnar & Sudarshana Lake - Correct
- Pair II: Cholistan & Terracotta model of Plough - Correct
- Pair III: Mant & Headless standing figure of Kanishka - Correct
- Pair IV: Sannati & Asokan Pillar Edict in Odisha - Incorrect
Counting the correctly matched pairs, we find there are 3 correct pairings.
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