Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I Timeline | List-II Early Major Periods | ||
| (A) | 2 million BP | (I) | Lower Paleolithic |
| (B) | 2600 BCE | (II) | Harappan Civilisation |
| (C) | 1000 BCE | (III) | Megalithic Burials |
| (D) | 600 BCE-400 CE | (IV) | Early Historic |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A) 2 million BP — this matches (I) Lower Paleolithic. The timeline of early Indian archaeology opens with the Lower Palaeolithic at 2 million years Before Present.
(B) 2600 BCE — this matches (II) Harappan Civilisation. The timeline places the Harappan civilisation at 2600 BCE, the start of its mature phase.
(C) 1000 BCE — this matches (III) Megalithic Burials. At 1000 BCE the timeline has early iron and megalithic burials.
(D) 600 BCE-400 CE — this matches (IV) Early Historic. The Early Historic period, from 600 BCE to 400 CE, is the last entry of the timeline.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | 02-06 S1 | – | 14-06 S2* | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part I — Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones (2026-27)
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