History · Ancient Indian History
Consider the following statements regarding the archaeological excavations at Keezhadi: Statement I: The findings from Keezhadi have pushed back the timeline of urbanization in South India to the 6th century BCE, challenging the view that it began much later under Mauryan influence. Statement II: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officially classifies the period between the 8th and 5th century BCE exclusively as the 'Mature Early Historic' phase, which perfectly overlaps with early Megalithic burial cultures. Statement III: The artifacts excavated at Keezhadi provide definitive, universally accepted scriptural evidence tracing an unbroken cultural continuity directly from the Indus Valley Civilization to South Indian historical periods. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correc t.✓
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, a nd that explains Statement I.
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
Correct answer
Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correc t.
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