Question

Q. Which of the following characterize/characterizes the Paleolithic Age?

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:

• A. 1 and 3 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

The Prehistoric Age refers to the time when there was no writing and development. It consists of five periods – Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic & Iron Age.

Characteristics of Paleolithic Age:

• The Indian people are believed to have belonged to the ‘Negrito’ race and lived in the open air, river valleys, caves, and rock shelters.
• They were food gatherers, ate wild fruits and vegetables, and lived on hunting.
• There was no knowledge of houses, pottery, agriculture. It was only in later stages they discovered fire.
• In the upper Palaeolithic age, there is evidence of art in the form of paintings.
• Humans used unpolished, rough stones like hand axes, choppers, blades, burins, and scrapers.
• They were Hunting- Gatherers and knew about the use of fire.

Hence, points 1 and 3 are correct.

Point 2 is incorrect: The use of Microliths characterizes the Mesolithic age (BCE 9000-4000).