Match the following options in List 1 correctly with those in List 2:

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)- (I)

The correct answer is Option 3 - (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)- (I)

The correct match is:

Explanation:

A linga is a polished stone worshipped as a Shiva symbol. This is what Ernest Mackay said about the Lingas: Various small cones made of lapis lazuli, jasper, chalcedony, and other stones, most beautifully cut and finished, and less than two inches in height, are also thought to be lingas … on the other hand, it is just as possible that they were used in the board-games.

1960- B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar begin excavations at Kalibangan. Archaeologists have also found evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan (Rajasthan). At this site, a fire altar was also discovered.

The earliest religious text, the Rigveda (compiled c. 1500-1000 BCE) mentions a god named Rudra, a name used for Shiva in later Puranic traditions. However, unlike Shiva, Rudra in the Rigveda is neither depicted as Pashupati (lord of animals in general and cattle in particular) nor as a yogi.

1955 S.R. Rao begins excavations at Lothal.

- At sites such as Dholavira and Lothal (Gujarat), the entire settlement was fortified, and sections within the town were also separated by walls.
- Specialised drills have been found at Lothal, Chanhudaro, and more recently at Dholavira too.
- Lothal was also a source of Carnelian for the people of Harappan culture.
- Fire altar, a structure which was assigned ritual significance by the archaeologist was found at Kalibangan and Lothal.