Stone Age Cultures — Prelims Questions

Which of the following pairs of prehistoric sites and their characteristic features is/are correctly matched? 1. Bhimbetka: Extensive rock paintings from Paleolithic to Mesolithic periods. 2. Mehrgarh: Earliest evidence of pit dwellings and dog burials. 3. Hunsgi: Rich Lower Paleolithic Acheulian tool assemblages. 4. Chirand: Prominent for its bone tool industry in the Neolithic period. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Mesolithic period in India: 1. It is characterized by the widespread use of microlithic tools. 2. Evidence of broad-spectrum foraging and early animal domestication is found. 3. Rock art traditions declined significantly compared to the Upper Paleolithic. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following Stone Age sites in India in chronological order of their primary cultural phase, from earliest to latest: 1. Mehrgarh 2. Hunsgi 3. Adamgarh 4. Bhimbetka (Upper Paleolithic layers) Select the correct chronological sequence:

Which of the following Stone Age periods is primarily associated with the 'Narmada Man' discovery?

Consider the following statements: 1. The earliest evidence of rice cultivation in India comes from the Neolithic period. 2. Ash mounds in South India are associated with Neolithic pastoral communities. 3. The use of polished stone tools is a hallmark of the Mesolithic period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?