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Stone Age

📆 September 17, 2024

Total Questions: 48

21. Which among the following sites provides evidence of domestication of animals in the Mesolithic period? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (c) Bagor
Solution:The earliest pieces of evidence of domestication of animals in India have been found at Adamgarh (Narmadapuram, M.P.) and Bagor (Bhilwara, Rajasthan).

22. Which one of the following periods is also known as Chalcolithic Age? [44ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (c) Copper Age
Solution:Copper Age is also known as the Chalcolithic age. The age in which instruments of copper were used in addition to stone, is called as Copper Age.

23. Consider the following statements pertaining to the Ahar civilization - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

A. The natives of Ahar knew copper smelting
B. Rice was unknown to them
C. Metal work was one of the means of economy of the Ahar
D. Black - Red coloured pottery have been found here, on which generally white coloured geometrical designs have been carved.
Choose the correct option -

Correct Answer: (a) A, C and D are correct
Solution:Ahar civilization belonged to chalcolithic period and flourished around the Mewar region of Rajasthan. They used copper tools and evidence of copper smelting is present too. Rice was known to them. Mostly black-red coloured pottery decorated with white geometric design have been found here.

24. The culture remains from Stone Age to Harappan Civilization have been obtained from which one of the following ancient sites? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (b) Mehrgarh
Solution:The culture remains from Stone Age to Harappan Civilization have been obtained from Mehrgarh located in Balochistan (Pakistan).

25. Excavation at Navadatoli was conducted by - [U.P. Lower Spl. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) H.D. Sankalia
Solution:Navadatoli has revealed excellent evidence of both round and rectangular residential structures which are located near Khargone (Madhya Pradesh). The former measures about 3m in diameter and the latter 2m × 2.2m. The roofs were probably made of hay, branches and leaves and were supported on massive wooden posts, 22cm in diameter, raised at regular intervals around the huts. The open spaces between the posts were provided with mud-plastered bamboo screens. The house floors were made up of silt clay and river gravel, with the surface coated with lime. The huts were provided with one or two-mouthed 'chulhas' as well as storage jars and other earthen vessels. This site was excavated by Mr. H.D. Sankalia, Professor of Deccan College, Pune. This site was the most extensive excavated Chalcolithic site of Indian sub-continent, which is determined to be between 1500 B.C. and 1300 B.C.

26. In which state, the Navdatoli is located ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

Correct Answer: (d) Madhya Pradesh
Solution:Navadatoli has revealed excellent evidence of both round and rectangular residential structures which are located near Khargone (Madhya Pradesh). The former measures about 3m in diameter and the latter 2m × 2.2m. The roofs were probably made of hay, branches and leaves and were supported on massive wooden posts, 22cm in diameter, raised at regular intervals around the huts. The open spaces between the posts were provided with mud-plastered bamboo screens. The house floors were made up of silt clay and river gravel, with the surface coated with lime. The huts were provided with one or two-mouthed 'chulhas' as well as storage jars and other earthen vessels. This site was excavated by Mr. H.D. Sankalia, Professor of Deccan College, Pune. This site was the most extensive excavated Chalcolithic site of Indian sub-continent, which is determined to be between 1500 B.C. and 1300 B.C.

27. Megaliths have been identified as- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Burial sites
Solution:The megaliths usually refer to the burials made up of large stones in graveyards away from the habitation area. A large fraction of these is assumed to be associated with burial or post-burial rituals including memorials for those whose remains may or may not be available. Few types of these are; Chamber tomb, Dolmens, Stone alignment, Stone circle (cromlech), Pit-circles, etc.

28. Ash mound is associated with the Neolithic site at - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

Correct Answer: (b) Sangana Kallu
Solution:The 'Ash mounds' have been found from a Neolithic site Sangana Kallu located in Bellari district in Karnataka. They have also been found in Piklihal and Utnur. These ask mounds are the burnt relics of seasonal camps of neolithic herdsmen community.

29. 'Bhimbetka' is famous for - [M.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (a) Rock Paintings
Solution:The rock shelters of Bhimbetka are located in Raisen (M.P.). UNESCO has included the shell pictures of Bhimbetka in the list of its world heritage site. These caves exhibit the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and include the pictures of an elephant, sambhar, deer, etc. There are 500 pictures in approx. 700 rock shelters.

30. Which one of the following places is famous for pre-historic paintings ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) Bhimbetka
Solution:The rock shelters of Bhimbetka are located in Raisen (M.P.). UNESCO has included the shell pictures of Bhimbetka in the list of its world heritage site. These caves exhibit the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and include the pictures of an elephant, sambhar, deer, etc. There are 500 pictures in approx. 700 rock shelters.
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