Q. Consider the following statements regarding Ware of Chalcolithic periods:
  1. The Ahar people made a unique black and red colored utensils decorated with white designs.
  2. Malwa pots are slightly thicker in fabric, but have a thick surface, over which designs were made in red or black.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Painted pottery was the most distinctive feature of all Chalcolithic cultures. The Kayatha culture is recognized by a strong red slippery vessel painted with designs in chocolate colour, a red colored buff ware, and a combed vessel with engraved patterns. The Ahar people made a unique black and red colored utensils decorated with white designs. The goods of Prabhas and Rangpur were both obtained from the Harappan culture and are called bright red vessels because of their shiny surface. Malwa pots are slightly thicker in fabric, but have a thick surface, over which designs were made in red or black. The jorwe pot is painted red-black and has a matte surface that has been wash treated.

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