A very heavy concentration of Malwa settlements of Chalcolithic period was found in the:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. central Narmada basin.
A very heavy concentration of Malwa settlements of the Chalcolithic period was found in the central Narmada basin. The Malwa culture (c. 1600–1300 BCE) is known for polished stone tools, copper implements, pottery, and farming settlements, primarily located in Madhya Pradesh, along the Narmada valley. Excavations at sites like Eran, Kayatha, Nagda, and Maheshwar confirm this concentration, highlighting the region’s importance in early agricultural and metallurgical development during the Chalcolithic age.