With reference to the Keeladi archaeological site, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Sangam-era settlement located on the banks of the Kaveri river.
2. Findings at the site have pushed the date of the Tamil-Brahmi script back to the 6th century BCE.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Accepted Answer

B - 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because Keeladi is located on the banks of the Vaigai river, not the Kaveri river. Statement 2 is correct as carbon dating of artifacts from Keeladi has pushed the antiquity of the Tamil-Brahmi script to 580 BCE (6th century BCE).

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