Geographical factors; hunting and gathering (paleolithic and mesolithic); Beginning of agriculture (neolithic and chalcollthlc).
PYQs: Pre‐history and Proto‐history (1985-2024)
- To what extent archaeological materials are useful in understanding the progress of neolithic man in India? (2010)
- In the absence of a written script Chalcolithic pottery gives us a fascinating insight into the culture and life styles of the people of those times. Comment critically. (2013)
- Delineate and account for the regional characteristics the Neolithic Period in India. (2016)
- The emergence of Non-Harappan Chalcolithic cultures in Central India and the Deccan mark a change not only in the subsistence pattern of people but an overall transition from pre to proto historic period. Critically analyze. (2017)
- “The Neolithic Age represents a revolution due to significant changes that took place during this period. Examine. (2023)