Prehistoric Period MCQs - Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic

Prehistoric Period MCQs – Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic & Chalcolithic Ages

1. Which site is known for the earliest evidence of human habitation in India during the Paleolithic period?

A) Bhimbetka B) Mehrgarh C) Harappa D) Lothal

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Bhimbetka 🔹 Bhimbetka caves (Madhya Pradesh) have rock paintings dating back to the Paleolithic period.

2. What was the primary occupation of people during the Paleolithic period?

A) Agriculture B) Metalworking C) Hunting and Gathering D) Trading

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Hunting and Gathering 🔹 Paleolithic humans were hunter-gatherers and depended on nature for food.

3. Which material was primarily used for making tools during the Paleolithic period?

A) Iron B) Copper C) Bronze D) Stone

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Stone 🔹 Paleolithic humans used stone tools for hunting and survival.

4. What was the significant discovery of the Paleolithic period that helped in survival?

A) Agriculture B) Fire C) Metal tools D) Writing

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Fire 🔹 Discovery of fire improved cooking and protection from predators.

5. Where are the Bhimbetka caves, known for Paleolithic rock paintings, located?

A) Rajasthan B) Maharashtra C) Madhya Pradesh D) Gujarat

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Madhya Pradesh 🔹 Bhimbetka caves are located in Madhya Pradesh and are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

6. What was the major innovation of the Mesolithic Age in terms of tools?

A) Metal tools B) Fire-making tools C) Microliths D) Polished stone tools

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Microliths 🔹 Microliths were small, sharp stone tools used for hunting and cutting.

7. Which of the following Mesolithic sites is known for evidence of domestication of animals?

A) Bhimbetka B) Bagor C) Mehrgarh D) Lothal

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Bagor 🔹 Bagor (Rajasthan) provides evidence of early domestication of cattle and sheep.

8. Which type of art form was prominent during the Mesolithic Age?

A) Metal sculptures B) Terracotta figurines C) Rock paintings D) Bronze statues

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Rock paintings 🔹 Mesolithic people created rock paintings depicting hunting, dancing, and daily life.

9. Which site provides evidence of human burials with grave goods during the Mesolithic Age?

A) Mehrgarh B) Langhnaj C) Harappa D) Koldihwa

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Langhnaj 🔹 Langhnaj (Gujarat) provides evidence of human burials with tools and ornaments.

10. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Mesolithic Age?

A) Development of agriculture B) Use of copper tools C) Introduction of microliths D) Urban settlements

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Introduction of microliths 🔹 Microliths were sharp, small stone tools used for cutting and hunting.

11. What was the most significant development during the Neolithic Age?

A) Use of fire B) Introduction of agriculture C) Development of metal tools D) Domestication of wild animals

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Introduction of agriculture 🔹 The Neolithic Age saw the beginning of agriculture and settled life.

12. Which Neolithic site is known for early evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent?

A) Harappa B) Mohenjo-Daro C) Mehrgarh D) Lothal

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Mehrgarh 🔹 Mehrgarh (Pakistan) provides evidence of wheat and barley cultivation.

13. What type of tools were commonly used during the Neolithic Age?

A) Microliths B) Polished stone tools C) Iron tools D) Bronze tools

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Polished stone tools 🔹 Neolithic people used polished stone tools for farming and hunting.

14. Which of the following crops were first cultivated during the Neolithic Age?

A) Wheat and Barley B) Rice and Millets C) Cotton and Jute D) Maize and Sorghum

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Wheat and Barley 🔹 Wheat and barley were the earliest crops cultivated by Neolithic people.

15. Which Neolithic site in India provides evidence of circular and rectangular houses made of mud and stone?

A) Burzahom B) Dholavira C) Kalibangan D) Lothal

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Burzahom 🔹 Burzahom (Jammu & Kashmir) provides evidence of early house structures made of mud and stone.

16. What was the most significant characteristic of the Chalcolithic Age?

A) Use of microliths B) Introduction of copper tools C) Development of iron weapons D) Establishment of towns

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Introduction of copper tools 🔹 The Chalcolithic Age saw the first use of copper tools along with stone tools.

17. Which Chalcolithic site in India is known for its extensive copper artifacts?

A) Mehrgarh B) Harappa C) Ahar D) Lothal

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Ahar 🔹 Ahar (Rajasthan) is known for its copper artifacts and early evidence of metal usage.

18. Which type of pottery was most commonly associated with the Chalcolithic Age?

A) Black and Red Ware B) Grey Ware C) Painted Grey Ware D) Northern Black Polished Ware

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Black and Red Ware 🔹 Black and Red Ware pottery is characteristic of the Chalcolithic Age.

19. Which Chalcolithic site in Maharashtra is known for evidence of fortification and stone walls?

A) Ahar B) Navdatoli C) Jorwe D) Daimabad

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Daimabad 🔹 Daimabad (Maharashtra) is known for evidence of fortifications and stone walls.

20. What was a major economic activity of the people during the Chalcolithic Age?

A) Trade and metalwork B) Hunting and gathering C) Nomadic herding D) Fishing and forestry

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Trade and metalwork 🔹 Trade of copper tools and pottery was a significant economic activity during the Chalcolithic Age.

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