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Q · Pre-HistoryMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about the Palaeolithic Age: 1.The Palaeolithic Age is also known as the Old Stone Age. 2. The people of this age practised agriculture extensively. 3. Belan Valley is an important Palaeolithic site. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicPre-History
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Palaeolithic Age (Old Stone Age) was based on hunting and gathering; agriculture began only in the Neolithic Age.
Belan Valley (Uttar Pradesh) has yielded evidence from Palaeolithic times.
Final Answer: Option B — 1 and 3 only