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Who is the archaeologist credited with discovering the first palaeolithic tool in India?
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?
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?
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?
Which period of Ancient Indian History is characterized by the use of stone tools?
What are the key periods that constitute the Prehistoric Age in India?
What are the key periods that constitute the Prehistoric Age in India?
Which term describes the study of past events and the collection of information about them?
Which term describes the study of past events and the collection of information about them?
What geological period did the Palaeolithic age of India develop in?
What geological period did the Palaeolithic age of India develop in?
Why are Palaeolithic men in India referred to as 'Quartzite' men?
Why are Palaeolithic men in India referred to as 'Quartzite' men?
Which era do both Mesolithic and Neolithic phases belong to?
Which era do both Mesolithic and Neolithic phases belong to?
What important change occurred during the Neolithic age that led to its designation as the 'Neolithic revolution'?
What important change occurred during the Neolithic age that led to its designation as the 'Neolithic revolution'?
What type of tools were introduced during the Neolithic age that facilitated cultivation and hunting?
What type of tools were introduced during the Neolithic age that facilitated cultivation and hunting?
What type of stone were the stone tools in the Palaeolithic age primarily made of in India?
What type of stone were the stone tools in the Palaeolithic age primarily made of in India?
