Which of the following pairs is INCORRECTLY matched?

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answered Mar 2, 2022 by SiddhiSomnath (239k points)
selected Mar 2, 2022 by Anuragk

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Bhimbetka - Chhattisgarh

The correct answer is Option 2.

Bhimbetka - Madhya Pradesh

Bhimbekta is located in the foothills of Vindhya Range in the Raisen District in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that consists of seven hills and over 750 rock shelters distributed over 10 km.
One of the oldest paintings in India and the World.
Continuous occupation of these caves from 100000 BC to 1000 AD.
Images of hunting, dancing, music, elephant and horse riders, honey collection, animal fighting, decoration of bodies, household scenes, etc.
Bhimbetka drawings can be categorized into 7 Periods.
The first Period is the Upper Palaeolithic.
The second Period is Mesolithic.
The third Period is the Chalcolithic.
In 1957, archaeologist Dr. Vishnu Wakankar noticed these rock formations and thought these were similar to those he had seen in Spain and France.

Konark - Odisha

Konark Sun temple is located near the sacred city Puri in Odisha.
Konark temple is also known as 'Black Pagoda'.
Konark temple was built in the 13^th century by King Narasimhadeva I (AD 1238-1264). Its scale, refinement and conception represent the strength and stability of the Ganga Empire.
It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
Konark Sun Temple is depicted on the reverse side of the Indian currency note of Rs 10 to signify its importance to Indian cultural heritage.

Hampi - Karnataka

Hampi is located near the modern-era city of Hosapete in Karnataka.
Hampi is situated on the banks of the river Tungabhadra.
Harihara and Bukka are the founders of the Vijayanagar City in 1336 A.D.
They made Hampi the capital city.
Hampi is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hampi Golden Chariot is depicted on the reverse side of the Indian currency note of Rs 50 to signify its importance to Indian cultural heritage.

Fatehpur Sikri - Uttar Pradesh

Fatehpur Sikri is located in Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Buland Darwaza (Door of Victory) is the highest Gateway in the World is located at Fatehpur Sikri in Agra.
It was built in 1602 AD by Mughal Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri.