With reference to the ritualistic and religious structures found at Kalibangan and Banawali, consider the following statements:\n1. Kalibangan's fire altars were found in close proximity to wells and bathing platforms, suggesting ritual purification was part of the ceremony.\n2. Banawali has yielded a unique apsidal (semi-circular) structure containing fire altars, indicating public or congregational worship.\n3. Terracotta figurines of the Mother Goddess are completely absent at both Kalibangan and Banawali.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

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

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