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: Understanding the archaeological sites and their corresponding periods.
- Soan Valley (A): The Soan Valley is known for its Lower Paleolithic sites, where early humans used simple tools. These date to about 1 million years ago. Therefore, it matches with (III) Lower Paleolithic.
- Bhimbetka (B): Bhimbetka is a well-known site for Mesolithic cave paintings, which show the development of early human art and tools after the Paleolithic era. Hence, it corresponds with (II) Mesolithic.
- Sarai Nahar Rai (C): This site is associated with the Upper Paleolithic period, which marks the end of the Stone Age, where more sophisticated tools were created. Thus, it aligns with (I) Upper Paleolithic.
- Daojali Hading (D): Daojali Hading is associated with the Neolithic period, which saw the advent of agriculture, pottery, and permanent settlements. Hence, it fits with (IV) Neolithic.
Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct matching is:
- Soan Valley: Lower Paleolithic
- Bhimbetka: Mesolithic
- Sarai Nahar Rai: Upper Paleolithic
- Daojali Hading: Neolithic
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{The correct answer is (2) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV).}} \]