2021 GS Paper I, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2021 · GS Paper I
Question 37: History and Culture
Consider the following pairs :
| ( Historical place ) | ( Well-known for ) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burzahom | Rock-cut shrines |
| 2 | Chandraketugarh | Terracotta art |
| 3 | Ganeshwar | Copper artefacts |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a1 only
b1 and 2
c3 only
d2 and 3
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (d).
Burzahom in Kashmir is a Neolithic site known for pit dwellings and burials of humans with dogs, not for rock-cut shrines. Chandraketugarh in West Bengal is famous for its terracotta plaques and figurines. Ganeshwar in Rajasthan, in the Khetri copper belt, is known for its copper artefacts. Remember: Burzahom means pit dwellings; Chandraketugarh means terracotta; Ganeshwar means copper.
- 1. Burzahom is known for Neolithic pit dwellings, not rock-cut shrines.
- 2. Chandraketugarh is known for terracotta art.
- 3. Ganeshwar is known for copper artefacts.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Wrong: pair 1 is mismatched, since Burzahom is known for pit dwellings.
- (b) Wrong: pair 1 is mismatched.
- (c) Wrong: pair 2 is also correctly matched.
- (d) Right: pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2021, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.