1. Correct Answer: (C) Mahadaha Explanation: Mahadaha, located in Madhya Pradesh, India, is a prominent archaeological site known for its rich collection of bone implements dating back to the Mesolithic period (c. 12,000 - 6,00* BCE). These implements reveal the technological advancements and subsistenRead more

    Correct Answer: (C) Mahadaha

    Explanation:

    Mahadaha, located in Madhya Pradesh, India, is a prominent archaeological site known for its rich collection of bone implements dating back to the Mesolithic period (c. 12,000 – 6,00* BCE). These implements reveal the technological advancements and subsistence strategies of the people who inhabited the region during that time.

    While bone tools might be found at other archaeological sites mentioned in the options, Mahadaha is particularly renowned for its abundance and variety of bone implements.

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  2. Correct Answer: (A) Thomson Explanation: The three-age system (Stone, Bronze, Iron) for classifying prehistoric cultures was developed by Christian Jürgensen Thomsen, a Danish archaeologist. While working at the National Museum of Copenhagen in the early 1800s, he observed a progression in the typesRead more

    Correct Answer: (A) Thomson

    Explanation:

    The three-age system (Stone, Bronze, Iron) for classifying prehistoric cultures was developed by Christian Jürgensen Thomsen, a Danish archaeologist. While working at the National Museum of Copenhagen in the early 1800s, he observed a progression in the types of materials used in artifacts from the museum’s collection. This led him to propose his groundbreaking system, which has since become a fundamental concept in archaeology.

    • Option (B), Lubbock, (C), Taylor, and (D), Childe are all influential archaeologists, but they did not develop the three-age system.
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  3. Correct Answer: (D) Both (A) and (B) Explanation: Robert Bruce Foote was indeed both a geologist and an archaeologist. While working as a geologist for the Geological Survey of India, his keen eye led him to discover the first conclusive Paleolithic stone tool (a hand axe) in India at Pallavaram, neRead more

    Correct Answer: (D) Both (A) and (B)

    Explanation:

    Robert Bruce Foote was indeed both a geologist and an archaeologist. While working as a geologist for the Geological Survey of India, his keen eye led him to discover the first conclusive Paleolithic stone tool (a hand axe) in India at Pallavaram, near Chennai, in 1863. This discovery significantly contributed to the field of Indian archaeology.

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  4. Correct Answer: (C) Adamgarh Explanation: The earliest evidence of animal domestication in the Mesolithic period has been found at sites like Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh and Bagor in Rajasthan. These sites date back to around 5500-4500 BCE. While other options like Langhnaj and Birbhanpur are importaRead more

    Correct Answer: (C) Adamgarh

    Explanation:

    The earliest evidence of animal domestication in the Mesolithic period has been found at sites like Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh and Bagor in Rajasthan. These sites date back to around 5500-4500 BCE. While other options like Langhnaj and Birbhanpur are important archaeological sites, they are not known for evidence of Mesolithic animal domestication. Chopani Mando is primarily associated with the Indus Valley Civilization, which falls much later in the timeline.

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    Currect Answer:(D) Mesolithic period Explanation: Lower, Middle, and Upper Palaeolithic periods are associated with very early humans who were primarily hunter-gatherers. Animal domestication, as we know it, is linked to the development of settled communities and agriculture, which is a characteristRead more

    Currect Answer:(D) Mesolithic period

    Explanation:

    • Lower, Middle, and Upper Palaeolithic periods are associated with very early humans who were primarily hunter-gatherers.
    • Animal domestication, as we know it, is linked to the development of settled communities and agriculture, which is a characteristic of the Mesolithic period.

    Although dogs might have started a commensal relationship with humans earlier, full-fledged domestication is linked to the Mesolithic era.

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  6. Correct Answer is : 3. Rs. 698 Explanation: S.I. for 1 year = Rs. (854 - 815) = Rs. 39. S.I. for 3 years = Rs.(39 x 3) = Rs. 117.  Principal = Rs. (815 - 117) = Rs. 698.

    Correct Answer is : 3. Rs. 698

    Explanation:

    S.I. for 1 year = Rs. (854 – 815) = Rs. 39.

    S.I. for 3 years = Rs.(39 x 3) = Rs. 117.

     Principal = Rs. (815 – 117) = Rs. 698.

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