Prehistoric India MCQs

Multiple Choice Questions and Answers with explanation on Prehistoric India for SSC, PCS, UPSC, IAS,NEET, CBSE /UGC NET, Class IX, X, XI and XII Students. You Can read our story notes on prehistoric India.

1. Which among the following site has yielded the cultural remains from Neolithic to Harappan era?
   [A] Dholavira
   [B] Mohenjo-Daro
   [C] Harappa
   [D] Mehrgarh
   
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   Correct Answer: [D] Mehrgarh
2. Bhimbethka in Madhya Pradesh is an ancient Indian site where art prehistoric age are found preserved in rock-shelters. These arts belong to:
   Paleolithic age
   2. Mesolithic age
   3. Chalcolithic age
   Choose the corRect option:
   [A] Only 1
   [B] Only 1 & 2
   [C] Only 2 & 3
   [D] 1,2 & 3
   
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   Correct Answer: [D] 1,2 & 3
3. Which of the following places is known for painted rock shelters belonging to Paleolithic and Mesolithic ages?
   [A] Utnur
   [B] Uyyur
   [C] Bhimbetka
   [D] Bairath
   
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   Correct Answer: [C] Bhimbetka
4. In which of the following age human shifted from food gathering stage to food producing stage?
   [A] Paleolithic age
   [B] Neolithic age
   [C] Mesolithic age
   [D] None of the above
   
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   Correct Answer: [B] Neolithic age
5. Giak & Kiari are located in which of the following?
   [A] Ladakh
   [B] Orissa
   [C] Kutchh
   [D] Assam
   
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   Correct Answer: [A] Ladakh
6. Which of the following era / communities represent Jorwe culture?
   [A] Vedic Era
   [B] Chalcolithic Era
   [C] Palaeolithic Era
   [D] Later vedic Era
   
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   Correct Answer: [B] Chalcolithic Era
7. In which of the following modern area “Amri Culture” developed?
   [A] North East States of India
   [B] Sindh and Baluchistan of Pakistan
   [C] Eastern Iraq
   [D] South India
   
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   Correct Answer: [B] Sindh and Baluchistan of Pakistan
8. Which of the following was most probably the first metal to be used in India?
   [A] Iron
   [B] Copper
   [C] Gold
   [D] Silver
   
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   Correct Answer: [B] Copper
9. The Jorwe culture of ancient India has been named after site of the same name in which of the following states?
   [A] Rajasthan
   [B] Gujarat
   [C] Karnataka
   [D] Maharashtra
   
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   Correct Answer: [D] Maharashtra
10. Which of the following terms is not associated with a tool tradition of ancient India / World?
    [A] Mousterian
    [B] Acheulean
    [C] Oldowan
    [D] Grotian
    
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    Correct Answer:  [D] Grotian