List – I (Antiquity) List – II (Find spot) a. Ash Mound i. Kanheri b. Ayagapatta ii. Mathura c. Eleven Headed Bodhisattva iii. Sanchi d. Stone Relic Boxes iv. Utnur
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Matching Antiquities with Find Spots
This question requires matching specific archaeological items (List – I) with their corresponding discovery locations or associated sites (List – II).
Correct Matches:
- a. Ash Mound correctly matches with iv. Utnur. Utnur is a site known for its significant Neolithic ashmounds.
- b. Ayagapatta correctly matches with ii. Mathura. Ayagapatta, votive tablets, are frequently found at the ancient cultural centre of Mathura.
- c. Eleven Headed Bodhisattva correctly matches with i. Kanheri. Sculptures like the Eleven Headed Bodhisattva are found in the Buddhist cave complex at Kanheri.
- d. Stone Relic Boxes correctly matches with iii. Sanchi. Sanchi is renowned for its stupas containing relic caskets, including stone ones.
Based on this analysis, the correct option reflects these pairings.
Important Questions from Ancient History
Which Gupta emperor, renowned for his military expansion and diplomatic alliances, was the first to issue silver coinage (known as 'Rupaka') in imitation of the Western Kshatrapas, particularly after conquering their territories?
Which of the following archaeological sites is located on the bank of river Mahanadi and has temples/monuments of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism?
Polygynous family is represented by
The following are the archealogical sources of Indian history :
(a) Stone inscriptions
(b) Copper plates
(c) Leaf inscriptions
(d) Pillar inscriptions
Select the correct answer -
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1) It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
2) During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
