pre historic period quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Neolithic age people decorate their walls by painting

a) Rivers

b) The scene of trees

c) Gods

d) Scenes of hunting and dancing

Question : 2

Pygmy tools were used by the men of

a) New Stone Age

b) Old Stone Age

c) Mesolithic Age

d) Chalcolithic Age

Question : 3

The word ‘Neolithic’ was first coined by

a) Robert Bruce Foote

b) Miles Burkit

c) None of the above

d) Sir John Lubbock

Question : 4

Palaeolithic man in India knew the use of fire. Traces of fire have been found in

a) Ajanta caves

b) Kurnul caves

c) Belan valley

d) Hathigumpha cave

Question : 5

Which were the earliest cereals grown by human?

1. Wheat
2. Barley
3. Maize
4. Millets

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) 3 and 4

d) Neither of them

Question : 6

Consider the following :At which of the following places has the largest belt of painted rock - shelters of pre - historic period been discovered?

1. Bhaja
2. Bhimbetka
3. Jaora
4. Ajanta

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) 3 and 4