Arrange the following periods of 'Early India Archaeology' in chronological order.

(A) Chalcolithic Age
(B) Early Historic
(C) Neolithic Age
(D) Megalithic Burials
(E) Harrapan Civilisation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (A), (E), (D), (B)

The correct answer is Option (3) → (C), (A), (E), (D), (B)

(C) Neolithic Age- 10,000 BP: The Neolithic Age is considered one of the earliest phases in the Indian subcontinent. During this period, agriculture and settled life began to emerge, marking the transition from a hunter-gatherer society to an agricultural one.

(A) Chalcolithic Age - 6,000  BP: The Chalcolithic Age is characterized by the use of copper tools and weapons, and it follows the Neolithic Age.

(E) Harappan Civilisation - 2600 BCE: The Harappan Civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, is one of the most ancient and advanced urban civilizations in the Indian subcontinent.

(D) Megalithic Burials - 1000 BCE: Megalithic burials are associated with burials marked by megaliths (large stones) and are found in various parts of India.

(B) Early Historic - 600 BCE- 400 BCE: The Early Historic period in India corresponds to the period when the first historical records and accounts were recorded.

Timeline of 'Early India Archaeology':