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What major climatic event influenced the shift from hunting-gathering to food cultivation?
What major climatic event influenced the shift from hunting-gathering to food cultivation?
Which of the following materials was NOT commonly used for tools by hunter-gatherers?
Which of the following materials was NOT commonly used for tools by hunter-gatherers?
Around how many years ago did the earliest people appear as hunter-gatherers?
Around how many years ago did the earliest people appear as hunter-gatherers?
Where did hunter-gatherers primarily seek shelter?
Where did hunter-gatherers primarily seek shelter?
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Why did hunter-gatherers move frequently?
Why did hunter-gatherers move frequently?
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What type of evidence was found in Burzahom that indicates the lifestyle of its inhabitants?
What type of evidence was found in Burzahom that indicates the lifestyle of its inhabitants?
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Which archaeological site is known for its rock paintings?
Which archaeological site is known for its rock paintings?
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What was a common burial practice associated with beliefs in life after death?
What was a common burial practice associated with beliefs in life after death?
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What significant food sources were important in the Mehrgarh civilization?
What significant food sources were important in the Mehrgarh civilization?
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Which of the following locations indicates human habitation with evidence of ancient living conditions?
Which of the following locations indicates human habitation with evidence of ancient living conditions?
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What type of tools were predominantly used during the Neolithic Age?
What type of tools were predominantly used during the Neolithic Age?
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Which materials were commonly used by early humans for clothing and shelter?
Which materials were commonly used by early humans for clothing and shelter?
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What significant change in climate occurred around 12,000 years ago?
What significant change in climate occurred around 12,000 years ago?
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Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of early farmers?
Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of early farmers?
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Which animals were first tamed by humans, reacting to humans leaving leftover food?
Which animals were first tamed by humans, reacting to humans leaving leftover food?
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What type of structures did early settled people build for protection from cold?
What type of structures did early settled people build for protection from cold?
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What was one of the primary uses of large clay pots by early humans?
What was one of the primary uses of large clay pots by early humans?
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Where is Mehrgarh, one of the oldest known villages, located?
Where is Mehrgarh, one of the oldest known villages, located?
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Study Notes
UPSC Class 6th NCERT Chapter 2: Buniyaad - From Hunting-Gathering to Growing Food
- Topics Covered: Hunting-Gathering, Change in Climate, Food Growing and Herding of animals, Towards a settled life
Early Humans and Lifestyle
- Earliest people existed 2 million years ago
- Early people were hunter-gatherers
- People moved in search of food, water, and seasonal plants/animals
- Tools used included stone tools, wood tools, and bone tools
- Key locations for ancient human settlements include various locations along the Narmada, Ganga, and Indus River systems.
- Sites such as Mehrgarh, Bhimbetka caves, Kurnool caves represent periods relating to hunting and gathering
Tools and Technology
- Stone tools were used, evolved into more sophisticated options in the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods
- Tools evolved from basic tools (e.g. old stone age) to tools (e.g. microliths) to advanced tools (polishing of stone tools).
Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle
- Movement patterns were determined by availability of resources like food, water, and plants
- Places lived: rock shelters, caves (e.g., Bhimbetka, MP caves) based on water availability and/or protection from climate conditions
The Stone Age
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Paleolithic Age: Old Stone Age, tools and techniques, early forms of humans
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Mesolithic Age: Middle Stone Age, small tools called microliths, a transition period
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Neolithic Age: New Stone Age, polished stone tools, agriculture, settled life
Agriculture and Domestication
- 12,000 years ago: major climate change caused warming, ice melt
- Climate shift led towards the development of agriculture
- People transitioned from hunting-gathering to food production
- Domestication of animals like sheep, goats, cattle, and pigs
- Farming & agriculture development along with identifying and protecting resources to produce surplus food.
Settled Life
- Development of homes and huts such as Burzahom
- Cooking hearths, cooking/storage vessels like pots
- Domestication and tending to animals
- Development of pottery and other tools for everyday needs (e.g. weaving tools)
- Evidence of belief in life after death: burial patterns where animals were buried along with the dead.
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Explore the transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture in this quiz based on NCERT Class 6th Chapter 2. Delve into the lives of early humans, their tools, and the significant changes that led to a settled lifestyle. Test your knowledge on key ancient sites and the evolution of technology in human history.
