Q. Consider the following statements regarding Copper Hoard Culture:
  1. A copper harpoon was discovered in 1822 from Bithoor in Kanpur district.
  2. Copper objects are mostly found in hoardings, hence they are known as copper hoards.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Copper objects are mostly found in hoardings, hence they are known as copper hoards. A copper harpoon was discovered in 1822 from Bithoor in Kanpur district. The largest reserves were found at Gungeria in Madhya Pradesh. It consists of 424 pieces of copper objects and 102 thin sheets of silver. The main objects were a variety of Celts, harpoons, antennae swords, rings and anthropomorphs.
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