Consider the following statements regarding the Lower Paleolithic cultures of India:
1. The Soanian culture, dominated by pebble tools like choppers and chopping tools, was primarily concentrated in the northwestern part of the subcontinent.
2. The Acheulian culture, characterized by handaxes and cleavers, is completely absent in the peninsular region of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct; the Soanian industry developed in the Soan river valley (now in Pakistan). Statement 2 is incorrect because the Acheulian industry was highly widespread across peninsular India, including landmark sites like Attirampakkam (Tamil Nadu) and Hunsgi (Karnataka).

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