Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Keeladi archaeological site?
1. The site is located on the banks of the Kaveri river and provides evidence of early urbanization.
2. Inscriptions found at the site have provided crucial evidence for dating the Tamil-Brahmi script.

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Accepted Answer

B) 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the Keeladi site is situated on the banks of the Vaigai river (near Madurai), not the Kaveri river. Statement 2 is correct because the unearthing of numerous potsherds bearing Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions at Keeladi has been central to debates attempting to push back the origin dates of the script and the Sangam era.

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