Q. Consider the following:
- Ganeshwar
- Uleri
- Jodhpura
Which of the above is / are associated with ancient metal mining and working?
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes: Ganeshwar is noted for yielding around 2000 copper objects, indicating copper mining. Uleri is an iron-smelting site that dates back to the first millennium BC, suggesting metalworking activities. Jodhpura has revealed evidence of the Ganeshwar-Jodhpura culture, which is linked to ancient copper artifacts. All three sites are integral to understanding the history of metal usage in ancient Rajasthan.