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 ?
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
1 and 4
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2. Inamgaon is a major archaeological site located in Maharashtra. It is a significant and well-studied Chalcolithic period site, known for its evidence of early farming villages in the Deccan region. This row is correctly matched.
3. Mangadu is a place in Kerala, and archaeological findings including megalithic burials have been reported from sites in or near Mangadu in Kerala. While perhaps not as famous as some other megalithic sites, the description as a “Megalithic site” in Kerala is considered correct in this context.
4. Salihundam is an important Buddhist archaeological site in Andhra Pradesh. It features structural remains of stupas, chaityas, viharas, and monastic complexes, as well as sculptures and inscriptions. It is not primarily known for “Rock-cut cave shrines” in the way sites like Ajanta or Ellora are. While there might be minor rock-cut elements, this description is generally inaccurate for Salihundam.