100. Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of the prehistoric periods?
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A. Mesolithic → Palaeolithic → Neolithic → Metal Age
B. Palaeolithic → Mesolithic → Neolithic → Metal Age
C. Palaeolithic → Neolithic → Mesolithic → Metal Age
D. Neolithic → Mesolithic → Palaeolithic → Metal Age
Answer: B. Palaeolithic → Mesolithic → Neolithic → Metal Age
Explanation: Human prehistory progressed from the Old Stone Age to the Middle Stone Age and then the New Stone Age. Metal-using cultures developed subsequently.
99. The Bhimbetka rock shelters are associated with which of the following prehistoric periods?
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A. Upper Neolithic
B. Lower Palaeolithic
C. Iron Age
D. Lower Chalcolithic
Answer: B. Lower Palaeolithic
Explanation: Human occupation at Bhimbetka goes back to the Lower Palaeolithic and continues through later prehistoric periods, producing an exceptionally long archaeological sequence.
98. The rock shelters of Bhimbetka are located in which state?
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A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Haryana
C. Bihar
D. Odisha
Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Bhimbetka lies in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh near the Vindhyan hills. It preserves important prehistoric habitation remains and extensive rock paintings.
97. Which site contains prehistoric paintings extending from the Mesolithic period into the historic period?
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A. Hampi
B. Nalanda
C. Pattadakal
D. Bhimbetka
Answer: D. Bhimbetka
Explanation: Bhimbetka’s shelters contain several generations of paintings portraying hunting, dancing, animals and everyday activities, extending across a remarkably long cultural sequence.
96. Which archaeological site has yielded Acheulian, Middle Palaeolithic, Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic cultural levels?
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A. Chirki-Nevasa
B. Adamgarh
C. Bhimbetka
D. Paisra
Answer: C. Bhimbetka
Explanation: Archaeological deposits at Bhimbetka represent successive prehistoric cultures, making the site extremely important for understanding technological and cultural changes over time.
95. **Consider the following statements about Bagor:
- Bagor was primarily an Acheulian tool site.
- Stone tools at Bagor were mainly manufactured from materials such as quartz and chert.
Which statement is correct?
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B. 2 only
Explanation: Bagor is principally a Mesolithic site rather than an Acheulian centre. Its microlithic assemblage includes raw materials such as quartz and chert.
94. Arrange the following in chronological order: Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Industrial Revolution and Information Age.
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A. Stone → Bronze → Iron → Industrial → Information
B. Bronze → Stone → Iron → Industrial → Information
C. Stone → Iron → Bronze → Industrial → Information
D. Industrial → Stone → Bronze → Iron → Information
Answer: A. Stone → Bronze → Iron → Industrial → Information
Explanation: Stone technology preceded bronze metallurgy, which was followed by iron. The Industrial and Information Ages belong to vastly later stages of technological development.
93. Consider the following statements about the Stone Age in India:
- Microliths are characteristic of the Mesolithic Age.
- A.C.L. Carlleyle discovered microliths in the Vindhyan region in the nineteenth century.
- Domestication of the dog represents an early example of animal taming.
Which are correct?
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A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Microliths define Mesolithic technology. Carlleyle pioneered prehistoric discoveries in the Vindhyas, while the dog was among the earliest animals brought into close association with humans.
92. What was the principal economic activity during the first Mesolithic phase at Bagor?
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A. Copper-tool manufacture
B. Hunting and gathering
C. Intensive agriculture
D. Pottery manufacture
Answer: B. Hunting and gathering
Explanation: Early Bagor communities relied heavily on hunting and gathering. Pastoral activities and evidence of domestication became increasingly important during subsequent occupational phases.
91. What was the principal occupation of humans during the Palaeolithic Age?
[SSC CGL – 2024]
A. Agriculture
B. Hunting and gathering
C. Overseas trade
D. Metalworking
Answer: B. Hunting and gathering
Explanation: Palaeolithic communities obtained food directly from nature by hunting animals and gathering fruits, seeds, roots and other naturally available resources.
