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CDS 2026 · PYQ · Prehistoric India / Chalcolithic Cultures · hard

The Chalcolithic Ahar Culture has been identified in which of the following river systems?

  1. A.Sarayu and Ganga river systems
  2. B.Krishna and Tungabhadra river systems
  3. C.Banas and Berach river systems✓ Correct
  4. D.Brahmaputra and Meghna river systems

Explanation

The Ahar Culture (also called Banas Culture) is a Chalcolithic culture (c. 3000-1500 BCE) that flourished in the Banas and Berach river valleys of southeastern Rajasthan. Important sites include Ahar (near Udaipur), Balathal and Gilund. The culture is characterized by Black-and-Red Ware pottery, copper smelting (the region being rich in copper ore), and mud-brick or stone houses. Its association with the Banas-Berach river system distinguishes it from other Chalcolithic cultures of India.
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