Q. Which of the following pairs of off-shore archaeological exploration sites and respective states is/are matched correctly?
- Poompuhar – Kerala
- Vijaydurg – Maharashtra
- Bet Dwarka – Gujarat
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer:
Only 2 & 3
Notes:
- Poompuhar, known also as "Kaveripoompattinam," is an historic town located in the Sirkali Taluk of the Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu. It is an archaeologist's dream and was a significant port during the Chola dynasty.
- The oldest fort on the Sindhudurg coast, Vijaydurg, was built during the reign of Raja Bhoja II of the Shilahar dynasty (1193-1205) and was later modified by Shivaji Maharaj.
- Bet Dwarka is a significant archaeological site in the Okhamandal region of Gujarat and holds great importance.