According to the excavated evidence, the domestication of animal began in –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Mesolithic period
According to the excavated evidence, the domestication of animals began in the Mesolithic period. The earliest pieces of evidence of domestication of animals in India have been found at Adamgarh (Hoshangabad, M.P.) and Bagor (Bhilwara, Rajasthan).
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12
Three human skeletons in a single grave were recovered at –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Damdama
Damdama is a Mesolithic site in Pratapgarh district Uttar Pradesh. In Damdama, 41 human graves were found. Out of these graves, 5 are double burial. One triple burial grave is also found here. A grave with four human skeletons has been found at Sarai Nahar Rai.
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13
‘Bhimbetka’ is famous for –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Rock Paintings
The rock shelters of Bhimbetka are located 45 km west of Bhopal are well known for containing rock art from the Mesolithic period. UNESCO has included the shell pictures of Bhimbetka in the list of its world heritage. These caves exhibit the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and include the pictures of an elephant, sambhar, deer, etc. There are 133 Picture in 700 Rock Shelters.
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14
With reference to the Mesolithic Period, Consider the following statements:
Microliths were smaller and finished tools of the Mesolithic periods.
Mesolithic people were not aware of paintings.
Adamgarh is a major Mesolithic site in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
1 and 3 only
The Mesolithic period in India is believed to have lasted from approximately 10,000 BCE to 4,000 BCE. It was a transitional period between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods and was characterized by the development of new stone tools and the beginning of agriculture. During the Mesolithic period in India, people lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle and relied heavily on hunting, fishing and gathering. They used microliths, small stone tools that were more efficient for hunting and gathering, and made tools from a variety of materials such as bone, antler, and wood. Hence statement 1 is correct.
The Mesolithic period in India is known for its rich artistic heritage, particularly in the form of rock art paintings. These paintings are found in many parts of India, and they offer a unique insight into the lives and culture of the people who loved during this time. Various Mesolithic rock art sites found in India, such as Bhimbhetka in Madhya Pradesh, Edakkal Caves in Kerala, and Jogimara Cave in Chhattisgarh. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Some important sites in India include Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh, Bagor in Rajasthan and Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh. These sites have revealed important information about the lifestyle. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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15
Which of the following ages the Homo Sapiens the human being for the first time appeared?
Correct Answer:
(A)
In the Mesolithic age
Homo sapiens, the anatomically modern humans, first appeared during the Upper Palaeolithic age. This period is marked by significant advancements such as improved stone tool technology, the creation of art like cave paintings, and the development of complex social structures. In contrast, earlier stages like the Lower and Middle Palaeolithic were dominated by earlier human species such as Homo erectus and Neanderthals. The Mesolithic age followed the Upper Palaeolithic, characterized by a transition towards agriculture but not the first emergence of Homo sapiens.
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16
Ash mound is associated with the Neolithic site at –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Sangana Kallu
The ‘Ash mounds’ have been found from a Neolithic site Sangana Kallu located in Vellari district near Mysore in Karnataka. They have also been found in Piklihal and Utnur. These ash mounds are the burnt relics of seasonal camps of Neolithic herdsmen community.
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17
The cultivation of cereals first started in –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Neolithic Age
Cereals were first produced during the Neolithic Age, which marked the introduction of agriculture to humanity. Koldihwa and Mehrgarh were the two Neolithic villages from where clear pieces of evidence of rice and wheat have been found.
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18
The first cereal used by man was:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Barley
There are mainly eight types of food grains consumed by modern human society, namely barley, wheat, maize, millet, sorghum, mustard, oat and rice. These plants were present in the form of weed in different areas, which were later grown as seed by a human being at different places, in different times. Although, barley was the first grain to be cultivated by human beings during 8000 B.C. in western Asian countries located between the northeast Mediterranean Sea and Iran. Later, in the same area, wheat was also cultivated around 8000 B.C. Rice was the third grain to be cultivated by human beings in approx. 7000 B.C. at the Yangtze River of China. Maize was cultivated in Central and South America during 6000 B.C. The first evidence of maize was found in Mexico, millet in 5500 B.C. in China, sorghum in 5000 B.C. in East Africa, mustard in 5000 B.C. in South-East Asia and Oat in 2300 B.C. in Europe.
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19
The earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian subcontinent comes from –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Lahuradeva
According to the latest research, the earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian sub-continent has been reported from the Lahuradeva site in Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. The evidence of human activity and beginning of rice cultivation at this site dates back to around 7000-9000 B.C. Significantly before this research, the earlier evidence of wheat was found at Mehrgarh (located in Balochistan, Pakistan) belonging to around 7000 B.C. and the earliest evidence of rice is known to be near the bank of the river Belan, district Allahabad, from where rice bran was found dating back to 6500 B.C. With above reference, if Lahuradeva is one option, then it will be the correct answer, but if Lahuradeva is not an option, then Mehrgarh would be the right answer.
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20
With reference to the cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
The oldest evidence of agriculture in the global context has been obtained from many excavated sites in this region.
The oldest cultivated food grains are barley and paddy.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below –
Code –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Only 1
From Lahuradeva in Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, oldest evidence of agriculture has been obtained. The oldest food grains were barley and wheat. Hence option (a) is correct.