CDS 2026 · PYQ · Prehistoric India / Chalcolithic Cultures · hard
The Chalcolithic Ahar Culture has been identified in which of the following river systems?
A.Sarayu and Ganga river systems
B.Krishna and Tungabhadra river systems
C.Banas and Berach river systems✓ Correct
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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