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Pastoralism and Food Production
UGC NET HISTORY (UNIT 1)
1. Which one of the following pairs is not correct? (JUNE 2012)
(1) Lower Palaeolithic : Hunting, Gathering
(2) Upper Palaeolithic : Hunting, Gathering
(3) Mesolithic : Hunting, Gathering
(4) Neolithic : Food Production
Answer: 3
The given options inaccurately match the Mesolithic period solely with “Hunting and Gathering.” While the Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age did indeed involve hunting and gathering, it also saw significant developments beyond these practices. During this period, there was a gradual shift towards primitive agriculture, including the domestication of plants and animals. This transition contributed to the formation of more settled communities in various regions. Thus, the Mesolithic era encompasses a broader range of activities and advancements than just hunting and gathering.
2. Which one of the following pairs is correct? (JUNE 2012)
(1) Rock shelter : Lekhakia
(2) Microlith : Langhnaj
(3) Site associated with butchering : Mahadaha
(4) Stone tool workshop : Isampur
Answer: 4
The Stone Tool Workshop is located in Isampur, which is situated in the Shivpur Tehsil of Yadgir district, Karnataka. Artefacts discovered at Isampur reveal a sequence of stone tool production, including hand axes and cleavers. This site is associated with the Acheulean industry, identifiable by specific tool styles and manufacturing techniques characteristic of this period.
3. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. (JUNE 2012)
| List I (Archaeological) | List II (Identification) |
|---|---|
| A. Bagore | I. Chalcolithic site of Madhya Pradesh |
| B. Brahmagiri | II. Megalithic site of Karnataka |
| C. Maheshwara | III. Mesolithic site of Rajasthan |
| D. Tekkalakota | IV. Neolithic site of Karnataka |
Codes:
(1) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
(2) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(3) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(4) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Answer: 2
The correct match of list I and list II is as follows
Bagore: A late Mesolithic site in South Rajasthan with geometric microliths, copper tools, and handmade pottery.
Brahmagiri: A Megalithic site in Karnataka featuring medieval stone temples, pottery, terracotta beads, and a mortuary with 300 tombs with burials made of rectangular cists and pit circles..
Maheshwara: A Chalcolithic site in Madhya Pradesh, near the Narmada River, identified with ancient Mahishmati. This site is excavated under direction of DR. HD Sankalin.
Tekkalakota: A Neolithic site in Karnataka known for rock paintings, circular huts, and wooden posts. A bull, deer,gazelle or stylized human figures are depictions found in this site.
Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.