Mains Question:
Question: Recently oil exploration sites have been proposed near the petroglyph sites in India. Explain what are petroglyphs and their importance in understanding Indian History and Culture? Also discuss the challenges faced for the preservation of petroglyph sites in India.
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- Introductionwith the recent oil exploration sites proposed near petroglyph sites in Maharashtra and its impact.
- Explain in short what are petroglyphsand their importance in understanding the history and culture of the region.
- Highlight the challenges faced by Archaeological Survey of Indiain the preservation of such sites due to various developmental projects being proposed.
- Concludewith the importance of Indian heritage and their preservation and achievement of SDG 11.4.