M.A. (Semester (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
A.I.H.C. A.
PRE HISTORY OF SOUTH ASIA
Time 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select appropriate word. 14
V. S. Wakankar discovered
Patne Bhimbetka
Adamgarh Morhana Pahad
An Upper Paleolithic blade burin industry was first identified at site.
Isampur Patne
Renigunta Taradih
is the largest Mesolithic site excavated in India.
Bhimbetka Damdama
Bagor SaraiNahar Rai
On river bank the town Nevasa is located.
Bhima Godavari
Krishna Pravara
was a first stone tool used by man.
Pebble Axe
Chopper Blade
Pleistocene epoch ends with culture.
Lower Palaeolithic Upper Plaeolithic
Middle Palaeolithic Mesolithic
The discovery of a skull-cap from is known as land mark in the
study of Prehistoric cultures in India
Atirampakkam Nevasa
Hathnora Adamgarh
Q.2 Write short notes of the following. (Any four out of five) 14
Abbevilain Tools
Australopithecus
Sivapithecus
Block on Block Technique
Hand axe
Q.3 Write short answers of the following. Any two of the three) 14
What are the divisions of Quaternary Period? Describe the stages of
climatic conditions.
Explain the development in Mesolithic life in India.
Write a note on the Upper Paleolithic Culture in the Belan Valley.
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Q.4 Write answer any one of the following. 14
Discuss the different tools of Paleolithic culture and technique applied in
their making?
OR
Estimate the importance of rock-paintings in the study of the Paleolithic
and Mesolithic cultures.
Q.5 Briefly describes the concept of "Human Evolution" explain in details. 14