Explore a wide range of Stone Age MCQs from previous years’ papers of various competitive exams. Test your knowledge and prepare yourself for Indian History for success in your exams!
Stone Age MCQs asked in PYQ Part -1
Q1. The earliest evidence of man in India is found in [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2006]
[A] Nilgiri Hills
[B] Shiwalik Hills
[C] Nallamala Hills
[D] Narmada Valley
Q2. The first cereal used by man was [UPPCS (Pre) 1997]
[A] Wheat
[B] Rice
[C] Barley
[D] Sorghum
Q3. The earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian sub-continent comes from [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]
[A] Koldihwa
[B] Lahuradeva
[C] Mehrgarh
[D] Tokwa
Q4. The earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian Sub-continent has been obtained from
[UPPCS (Mains) 2010]
[A] Brahmagiri
[B] Burzahom
[C] Koldihwa
[D] Mehrgarh
Q5. In the Chalcolithic period, people of Maharashtra buried their dead under the floor of their houses in the following orientation [UPPCS (Pre) 1997]
[A] North to South position
[B] East to West position
[C] South to North position
[D] West to East position
Q6. Which of the following sites has yielded the skeleton of the dog and the human skeleton in burial? [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]
[A] Brahmagiri
[B] Burzahom
[C] Chirand
[D] Maski
Q7. Bone ornaments in the Mesolithic context in India have been obtained from [UPRO/ARO (Mains) 2013]
[A] Sarai Nahar Rai
[B] Mahadaha
[C] Lekhahia
[D] Chopani Mando
Q8. The cultivation of cereals first started in [UPPCS (Mains) 2005]
[A] Neolithic Age
[B] Mesolithic Age
[C] Palaeolithic Age
[D] Proto-Historic Age
Q9. The earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian Sub-continent is found at [UPPCS (Mains) 2007]
[A] Lothal
[B] Harappa
[C] Mehrgarh
[D] Mundigak
Q10. Which one of the following periods is also known as Chalcolithic Age? [44th BPSC (Pre) 2000]
[A] Old Stone Age
[B] New Stone Age
[C] Copper Age
[D] Iron Age
