History · Negotiating the Sources
UGC NET December 2024 History
Which among the following sites are associated with ancient Deccan? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Peddabankur
- 2. Kotalingala
- 3. Jhusi
- 4. Polakonda
- 5. Kadambapur
A1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B1, 3, 4 and 5 only
C1, 2, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D2, 3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
★Peddabankur, Kotalingala, Polakonda and Kadambapur were associated with the Deccan region.
★Peddabankur, near Dhulikatta, housed the mint of the Satavahana rulers.
★Kotalingala and Kadambapur in Andhra Pradesh have yielded Stone Age remains.
★Jhusi was associated with Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, its ancient name being Pratishthanapura.
★So Jhusi is the odd one out, being outside the Deccan.
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