UPSC, TNPSC, SSC Questions on Prehistoric Period Ages in India - 1

Question: 1

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding pre-historic art?

(A) The paintings depict the religious beliefs of the people

(B) Palaeolithic and Mesolithic people practised painting

(C) Pre-historic art appears at several places, but Bhimbetka is the most striking site with 500 painted rock shelters

(D) Many birds, animals and human beings are painted

Question: 2

During the Neolithic age in India, the only metal known to the people was

(A) Copper

(B) Silver

(C) Gold

(D) Iron

Question: 3

Nomad man started setting in

(A) Neolithic Age

(B) Mesolithic Age

(C) Palaeolithic Age

(D) None of the above

Question: 4

Which was the first metal used by man?

(A) Copper

(B) Bronze

(C) Brass

(D) Silver

Question: 5

With which of the following periods do we associate the ‘microlith’ implements?

(A) Mesolithic

(B) Chalcolithic

(C) Neolithic

(D) Palaeolithic