1. The Stone Age in India is divided into how many periods?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
2. The earliest known tools in India belong to which period?
a) Paleolithic
b) Neolithic
c) Mesolithic
d) Chalcolithic
3. The Bhimbetka rock shelters are located in which state of India?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Gujarat
4. Which prehistoric site is known for its rock paintings?
a) Lothal
b) Harappa
c) Bhimbetka
d) Mohenjo-Daro
5. The Neolithic age in India is characterized by the use of which materials?
a) Bronze
b) Iron
c) Polished stone tools and agriculture
d) Wood
6. The discovery of agriculture in India dates back to which period?
a) Paleolithic
b) Mesolithic
c) Neolithic
d) Chalcolithic
7. The Mehrgarh civilization is located in which modern-day country?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Afghanistan
d) Nepal
8. Which site in Karnataka is known for Neolithic settlements and evidence of early farming?
a) Hampi
b) Badami
c) Aihole
d) Hallur
9. The term ‘Microlith’ is associated with which prehistoric period?
a) Paleolithic
b) Mesolithic
c) Neolithic
d) Chalcolithic
10. The Chalcolithic Age is also known as the:
a) Stone Age
b) Bronze Age
c) Iron Age
d) Copper Age
11. In which state is the prehistoric site of Burzahom located?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Jammu and Kashmir
c) Punjab
d) Uttarakhand
12. Which river’s valley was a significant center of prehistoric activity in India?
a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Narmada
d) Brahmaputra
13. The earliest evidence of domesticated animals in India comes from which site?
a) Lothal
b) Mehrgarh
c) Harappa
d) Kalibangan
14. Which archaeological site in Tamil Nadu has provided evidence of the early Iron Age in South India?
a) Adichanallur
b) Keeladi
c) Kanchipuram
d) Mamallapuram
15. Which prehistoric site is known for its elaborate burial practices and megalithic structures?
a) Lothal
b) Dholavira
c) Rakhigarhi
d) Nagarjunakonda
16. The prehistoric culture of South India is known as:
a) Chalcolithic Culture
b) Mesolithic Culture
c) Iron Age Culture
d) Megalithic Culture
17. The rock-cut architecture of Elephanta Caves belongs to which period?
a) Stone Age
b) Bronze Age
c) Iron Age
d) Not related to prehistory
18. Which prehistoric site in Odisha is known for its Paleolithic habitation?
a) Konark
b) Udayagiri
c) Dhauli
d) Gudahandi
19. The term ‘Neolithic Revolution’ refers to:
a) The discovery of fire
b) The beginning of farming and settled life
c) The use of metal tools
d) The development of pottery
20. The oldest known archaeological site in India is:
a) Bhimbetka
b) Harappa
c) Rakhigarhi
d) Mehrgarh