Q. From which of the following hoards were four massive copper replicas – of a rhinoceros, an elephant, a chariot, and a buffalo – typical or a Chalcolithic culture obtained?
(a) Prakash
(b) Daimabad
(c) Inamgaon
(d) Navdatoli
Ans: (b) Daimabad
Explanation: The four massive copper replicas of a rhinoceros, an elephant, a chariot, and a buffalo were obtained from the (b) Daimabad hoard.
Daimabad is an archaeological site located in Maharashtra, India, associated with the Chalcolithic period (Copper Age). The Daimabad hoard, discovered at this site, contained several significant artifacts, including the four massive copper replicas mentioned.
These copper replicas demonstrate the advanced metallurgical skills and craftsmanship of the Chalcolithic culture at Daimabad. They highlight the cultural and artistic expressions of the people living in that region during that time.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (b) Daimabad.
