Which of the following statements is correct about " Balathal site "? 1) It is located in Vallabhnagar Tehsil of Udaipur district of Rajasthan. 2) Balathal was occupied during two cultural period namely the Neolithic and the Early Historic.

Which of the following statements is correct about " Balathal site "? 1) It is located in Vallabhnagar Tehsil of Udaipur district of Rajasthan. 2) Balathal was occupied during two cultural period namely the Neolithic and the Early Historic. Correct Answer Only 1

The correct answer is Only 1.

Balathal -

• Balathal is one of the ninety Ahar - Banas culture sites located in the basins of the Banas River and its tributaries.
• The site was discovered by V.N Mishra during a survey in 1962 - 63.
• The remains recovered from this site include Wheat, Barley, Indian Jujube, Okra, varieties of millets, lentils, and peas.
• It also included the remains of domesticated animals such as Sheep, Goat, and Cattle.
• The remains of huge buildings have been found which have 11 rooms.
• There is a bright coating on the inside and outside of the pots recovered from here.
• Balathal was occupied during two cultural periods namely the Chalcolithic and the Early Historic.
• The evidence suggests that Balathal was a well-fortified settlement and underwent a period of economic development.