Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Archaeological Sites) | (States) | ||
| (A) | Rajgir | (I) | Gujarat |
| (B) | Palamu | (II) | Madhya Pradesh |
| (C) | Jambudwip | (III) | Jharkhand |
| (D) | Loteshwar | (IV) | Bihar |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Each archaeological site is matched with the state in which it lies.
(A) Rajgir — this matches (IV) Bihar. Rajgir, the ancient Rajagriha in the Nalanda district, was the first capital of the Magadha kingdom.
(B) Palamu — this matches (III) Jharkhand. Palamu (Palamau) district of Jharkhand is known for the old Palamu forts of the Chero rulers.
(C) Jambudwip — this matches (II) Madhya Pradesh. The Jambudwip rock shelter near Pachmarhi in the Satpura hills has prehistoric rock paintings.
(D) Loteshwar — this matches (I) Gujarat. Loteshwar, in the Patan district of north Gujarat, has remains of Mesolithic and Chalcolithic settlements.