Prehistoric Age in India - UPSC Ancient Indian History Notes

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Who is the archaeologist credited with discovering the first palaeolithic tool in India?

  • Sarah Adams
  • David Smith
  • Michael Johnson
  • Robert Bruce Foote (correct)

Which of the following is not a period of the Prehistoric Age in India?

  • Mesolithic Age
  • Chalcolithic Age
  • Bronze Age (correct)
  • Neolithic Age

What does the term 'Prehistoric' refer to in the context of Indian history?

  • A time when ancient texts were widely available
  • A time when there were advanced civilizations
  • A time when there was no writing and development (correct)
  • A time when historical records were meticulously kept

Which period of Ancient Indian History is characterized by the use of stone tools?

<p>Paleolithic Age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key periods that constitute the Prehistoric Age in India?

<p>Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Iron Age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the study of past events and the collection of information about them?

<p>History (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geological period did the Palaeolithic age of India develop in?

<p>Pleistocene period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Palaeolithic men in India referred to as 'Quartzite' men?

<p>The stone tools they made were primarily from quartzite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era do both Mesolithic and Neolithic phases belong to?

<p>Holocene era (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What important change occurred during the Neolithic age that led to its designation as the 'Neolithic revolution'?

<p>Introduction of agriculture and turning into food producers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tools were introduced during the Neolithic age that facilitated cultivation and hunting?

<p>Microlithic blades (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of stone were the stone tools in the Palaeolithic age primarily made of in India?

<p>Quartzite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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