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When did anatomically modern humans first arrive on the Indian subcontinent?

Between 30,000 and 20,000 years ago
Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago (correct)
Around 7000 BCE
Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE

When did settled life begin in South Asia?

Around 7000 BCE (correct)
Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago
Between 30,000 and 20,000 years ago
Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE

When did the Indus Valley civilization flourish?

Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago
Between 30,000 and 20,000 years ago
Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE (correct)
Around 600 BCE

When did the Vedic Period occur?

<p>1500–500 BCE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the population of the Indus Valley to scatter from large urban centres to villages?

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

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Arrival of modern humans in India

Anatomically modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago.

Start of settled life in South Asia

Settled life began in South Asia around 7000 BCE, marking the start of agriculture and permanent settlements.

Indus Valley Civilization Flourishing Period

The Indus Valley civilization flourished between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE, known for its urban planning and trade.

Vedic Period Timeline

The Vedic Period occurred from 1500–500 BCE, shaping early Hinduism and Indian society.

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Cause of Indus Valley population dispersal

Persistent drought caused the population of the Indus Valley to scatter from large urban centers to villages.