Question

Prehistoric cave art developed around____I_____ years ago while agriculture began around __II____ years ago.

• A. I-80,000 II-10,000
• B. I-18,000 II-10,000
• C. I-10,000 II-15,000
• D. I-1.5 million, II- 18,000

Answer 1

The correct option is B I-18,000 II-10,000

Prehistoric cave art refers to the various paintings and engravings found in caves developed about 18,000 years ago by Homo sapiens. Such cave paintings by prehistoric humans can be seen at Bhimbetka rock shelter in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.

Modern man (Homo sapiens) started agriculture around 10,000 years ago.