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Analyze the following statements regarding the socio-economic and burial practices during the Megalithic period in ancient Tamil Nadu: 1. Megalithic monuments such as urn burials, dolmens, and cist burials are widely distributed across the river valleys and hill slopes of Tamil Nadu. 2. Iron technology was completely unknown to the Megalithic builders who relied entirely on polished stone axes. 3. Grave goods discovered inside these urns include black and red ware pottery, iron weapons, and ornaments indicating belief in an afterlife. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only✓ Correct Answer

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

💡 Solution & Explanation

Megalithic culture in Tamil Nadu represents the Iron Age preceding the historical Sangam period. Excavations at sites like Adichanallur and Paiyampalli yielded prolific iron implements such as sickles, swords, and tripods along with distinct black and red ware pottery. Therefore statement two is incorrect because iron metallurgy was the defining characteristic of this archaeological phase.

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