Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is also known as ‘New Stone Age’ in the civilisation history of India?

Options:

Epipaleolithic

Mesolithic

Paleolithic

Neolithic

Correct Answer:

Neolithic

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Neolithic

The Neolithic Age, also known as the New Stone Age, was the final stage of the Stone Age in India. It was characterized by the development of agriculture, pottery, and the domestication of animals. The Neolithic Age in India began around 8,000 BCE and lasted until around 2,500 BCE.

The other options are:

The Epipaleolithic Age was the period immediately after the Paleolithic Age, and it was characterized by the development of new hunting and gathering techniques. The Mesolithic Age was the period between the Epipaleolithic Age and the Neolithic Age, and it was characterized by the development of new stone tools and the use of bows and arrows. The Paleolithic Age was the first period of the Stone Age, and it was characterized by the use of simple stone tools.