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This archaeological site in central India spans the prehistoric, paleolithic and mesolithic periods. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life in the Indian subcontinent. This site contains over 750 rock shelters. It was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 2003. Identify this site?

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Bodhisattva
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Bhimbetka
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Ajanta
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Ellora
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The correct option is B Bhimbetka
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are a series of natural rock shelters in the foothills of Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh. This archaeological site was discovered in 1957. It is the largest repository of prehistoric art in India. The oldest paintings in this site date back to the late Paleolithic period (old stone age). The caves provide a rare glimpse at a sequence of cultural development from early nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled cultivators to expressions of spirituality.

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