History · Negotiating the Sources
UGC NET January 2017 History
Which of the following are true of the Mesolithic period? Select your answer from the code given below.
- 1. Microliths are found in general.
- 2. Bagor, Langhnaj and Bhimbetka are some important sites.
- 3. Bones of wild and domesticated animals are found.
- 4. Rock-paintings are available during this period.
A1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
B1, 2 and 3
C2, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 4
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four statements are true, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four statements are true, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★Microliths are the typical tools of the Mesolithic period.
★Bagor, Langhnaj and Bhimbetka are among the important Mesolithic sites.
★Bones of both wild and domesticated animals are found at these sites.
★Rock-paintings are also seen from this period.
★The first microliths in India were found by C.L. Carlyle in the Vindhyan region.
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