Indian History PYQ – Prehistoric Period

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Indian History PYQ – Prehistoric Period – 5 questions, subject: History. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
ACF – 2023 · PTGS – 2021 · ADGS – 2021
The first Old Stone Age tool was discovered at Pallavaram in Tamil Nadu by

Correct Answer: A [Robert Bruce Foote]

Explanation:

Robert Bruce Foote discovered the first Old Stone Age (Palaeolithic) tool at Pallavaram, near Chennai, in 1863.

2.  
BURSAR – 2023
The stone tools found at Athirampakkam belong to

Correct Answer: A [Palaeolithic Age]

Explanation:

Athirampakkam in Tiruvallur district is a Palaeolithic site, where Acheulean hand-axes and other stone tools have been found.

3.  
FISHERY DEPT INSPECTOR – 2023
Which one of the statement is incorrect regarding the Neolithic culture?
(i) They engaged in hunting, fishing and domestication of animals.
(ii) Their houses were mostly in square shape with conical roofs.
(iii) The Neolithic women wore beads as ornaments.
(iv) The important craft of the period was pottery making.

Correct Answer: D [(i), (iii) and (iv) are correct (ii) only incorrect]

Explanation:

Neolithic houses were mostly round or oval huts with conical roofs, not square, so statement (ii) is incorrect.

4.  
ROAD INSPECTOR – 2023
Which is the first metal that prehistoric man has started using for many purposes?

Correct Answer: D [Copper]

Explanation:

Copper was the first metal used by prehistoric humans, giving the Chalcolithic (copper-stone) age; iron came much later.

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GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025
Arrange the following with reference to different stages of human development:
  1. The Nomadic stage
  1. The pastoral stage
  1. The hunting stage
  1. The agricultural stage

Correct Answer: C [3, 1, 2, 4]

Explanation:

Human development proceeded from the hunting stage to the nomadic, then pastoral, and finally the agricultural stage: 3, 1, 2, 4.

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