With reference to the Ochre Coloured Pottery (OCP) culture, consider the following statements: 1. The pottery is called 'ochre-coloured' because it was painted with a bright orange-red slip that easily rubs off upon handling. 2. The sites of this culture are mostly found in water-logged or heavily flooded contexts, which contributed to the weathered nature of the pottery. 3. Lal Qila and Saipai are key sites that have yielded OCP in direct association with copper hoards. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1, 2 and 3
  • D: 1 and 3 only

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