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Early Human and Prehistoric Cultures

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Early human and prehistoric cultures focus on the lifestyle and evolution of humans before written records. This includes the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras, focusing on inventions, agriculture, and migration patterns. These questions are a core part of ancient history in civil services exams.

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Early Human and Prehistoric Cultures Questions

Multiple choice

Early human civilization developed in:

  1. River valleys

  2. High mountains

  3. Forests

  4. Sea-shore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Early civilizations like those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley developed in river valleys because of the fertile soil and water supply for agriculture.

Multiple choice

What is the occupation of the inhabitants of the region called Kurinji?

  1. Plundering

  2. Animal Husbandry

  3. Hunting and food gathering

  4. Agriculture on large scale
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kurinji region is the mountainous landscape in Sangam literature, where the primary occupations were hunting and food gathering. Other regions like Mullai (pastoral) and Marutam (agricultural) had different primary activities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. The earlier Harappan cultures are evident from large-scale burning at some sites, as well as the abandonment of certain settlements. b. The earlier Harappan cultures had small settlements with no large buildings. c. These earlier Harappan cultures had distinctive pottery, agriculture and pastoralism.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and c

  5. a, b and c
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as all these statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. The Indus valley civilisation is also called the Harappan culture. b. Objects of this civilisation were found from areas in Afghanistan, Jammu, Pakistan and Gujarat. c. The late Harappan civilisation is dated between c. 2600 and 1900 BCE.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. a, b and c
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as both these statements are correct. The Indus valley civilisation is also called the Harappan culture. Objects of this civilisation were found from areas in Afghanistan, Jammu, Pakistan and Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Burins and Scrapers are associated with:

  1. Lower Paleolithic Age

  2. Middle Paleolithic Age

  3. Upper Paleolithic Age

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Burins and scrapers are characteristic stone tool types of the Upper Paleolithic period, which saw a significant increase in the complexity and specialization of tool technology.

Multiple choice

'Microliths' were the special tools used by the people of:

  1. Paleolithic Age

  2. Mesolithic Age

  3. Chalcolithic Age

  4. Neolithic Age
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Microliths are small, sharp stone tools that define the Mesolithic Age. They were often used as components in composite tools like arrows or sickles.

Multiple choice

'Dolmens' and Menhirs are associated with:

  1. Microliths

  2. Pit-Dwellings

  3. Megaliths

  4. Urn-burials
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dolmens and menhirs are classic examples of megalithic structures, which are large stone monuments often associated with burial practices.