GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)Archaeological Sites2006

Match List. I with Likst. II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: 1. List. I (Place of (State) Archaeological Monument) 2. A. Sisupalgarh 3. B. Piprahwa 4. C. Goalpara 5. D. Bishnupur 6. List. II 7. 1. Assam 8. 2. Manipur 9. 3. Orissa 10. 4. Uttar Pradesh

A

2 4 1 3

B

2 1 4 3

C

3 4 1 2

D

3 1 4 2

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Sisupalgarh is an archaeological monument (ancient fortified city ruins) located in Orissa (now Odisha). 2. Piprahwa is an archaeological site (believed by some to be the ancient Kapilavastu) located in Uttar Pradesh. 3. Goalpara is a district and town in Assam, known for some archaeological findings. 4. Bishnupur is famous for its terracotta temples (archaeological monuments) and is located in West Bengal, not Manipur as implied by matching D to 2. *Correction: Re-evaluating Answer C (3 4 1 2). This means A-3 (Sisupalgarh-Orissa), B-4 (Piprahwa-Uttar Pradesh), C-1 (Goalpara-Assam), D-2 (Bishnupur-Manipur). Bishnupur is also a place in Manipur, distinct from the West Bengal one.* Let's proceed with this mapping based on Answer C. Analysis based on Answer C: 1. Sisupalgarh is an archaeological monument located in Orissa. 2. Piprahwa is an archaeological site located in Uttar Pradesh. 3. Goalpara is a region in Assam with archaeological significance. 4. Bishnupur district exists in Manipur, known for sites like the Vishnu temple at Lamangdong. 5. Therefore, the correct matching is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.

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