Question

Match List-I with List-II \[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{Archaeological Site} & \textbf{Lithic Age in India} \\ \hline (A) \; \text{Soan Valley} & (I) \; \text{Upper Paleolithic} \\ \hline (B) \; \text{Bhimbetka} & (II) \; \text{Mesolithic} \\ \hline (C) \; \text{Sarai Nahar Rai} & (III) \; \text{Lower Paleolithic} \\ \hline (D) \; \text{Daojali Hading} & (IV) \; \text{Neolithic} \\ \hline \end{array} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

The different archaeological sites in India represent distinct periods in the Stone Age, with early human activity evolving from the Lower Paleolithic to the Neolithic era.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Aligning archaeological sites with their respective prehistoric periods.
- Soan Valley (A): Characterized by Lower Paleolithic sites with simple tools, dating to approximately 1 million years ago. This corresponds to (III) Lower Paleolithic.
- Bhimbetka (B): Notable for Mesolithic cave paintings, illustrating advancements in art and tools post-Paleolithic. This aligns with (II) Mesolithic.
- Sarai Nahar Rai (C): Associated with the Upper Paleolithic period, marking the end of the Stone Age with more refined tool technology. This matches (I) Upper Paleolithic.
- Daojali Hading (D): Linked to the Neolithic period, which introduced agriculture, pottery, and settled lifestyles. This fits with (IV) Neolithic.
Step 2: Summary of Matches.
The established correspondences are:
- Soan Valley: Lower Paleolithic
- Bhimbetka: Mesolithic
- Sarai Nahar Rai: Upper Paleolithic
- Daojali Hading: Neolithic
Final Answer: \[\boxed{\text{The correct answer is (2) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV).}}\]