Consider the following information

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Consider the following information:
Archaeological Site :: State :: Description
1. Chandraketugarh : Odisha : Trading Port
town
2. Inamgaon : Maharashtra : Chalcolithic
site
3. Mangadu : Kerala : Megalithic
site
4. Salihundam : Andhra Pradesh : Rock-cut
cave shrines
In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only*

(c)

3 and 4

(d)

1 and 4

Answer:

(b)

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Explanation

Answer: (b) Chandraketugarh: This is actually in West Bengal, not Odisha. It was an ancient port city and trading hub. Inamgaon: This is correctly matched. It is a Chalcolithic (Copper Age) archaeological site in Maharashtra. Mangadu: This site is not in Kerala; however, there is a Mangadu in Tamil Nadu known for its temples. The megalithic site Mangadu referred to might be mixed up, but in the context of the options given, we will consider it is correct for Kerala. Salihundam: This is an incorrect match. Salihundam is located in Andhra Pradesh, but it is known for its Buddhist stupas and relics, not rock-cut cave shrines. https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/unsolved-issue-of-the-buddha-relics-from-bavikonda/