Consider the following statements about the Jorwe culture of the Decca

Consider the following statements about the Jorwe culture of the Deccan :

It covers, practically, the whole of modern Maharashtra except the coastal Konkan district.
The Pravara-Godavari valleys seem to have been the nuclear zone.
The large sites of this culture yield evidence of shifting agriculture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct: The Jorwe culture (Chalcolithic) was widespread across Maharashtra, covering most areas except perhaps the heavily forested or coastal regions like Konkan. Statement 2 is correct: The Pravara-Godavari valley, with major sites like Daimabad and Nevasa, is considered the nuclear zone of the Jorwe culture. Statement 3 is incorrect: Evidence from Jorwe sites, particularly larger ones, indicates settled village life and agriculture based on cultivation of various crops and animal husbandry, rather than shifting agriculture.

The Jorwe culture is the most prominent Chalcolithic culture in Maharashtra, characterized by distinct pottery (Jorwe ware), large settlements, and a mixed economy involving agriculture and animal rearing.

Significant Jorwe sites include Daimabad, Nevasa, Chandoli, Inamgaon, and Prakash. These sites provide extensive archaeological evidence about the life, economy, and social organization of the Jorwe people.

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