Which of the following characteristics are related to the Neolithic culture?
1. Beginning of agricultural activities
2. Domestication of animals
3. Grinding and polishing of stone tools having sharper edges
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
• The term Neolithic is derived from Greek ‘neo’, which means new, and ‘lithic’ meaning stone. Thus, the term ‘Neolithic Age’ refers to the ‘New Stone Age’ of the human culture.
• In the Indian sub-continent, it is dated back to around 8000 BC. The term ‘Neolithic’ was coined by Jonn Lubbock. The chief characteristic of this age was the new type of ground and polished stone tools.
• This period also marked the beginning of cultivation of plants and the domestication of animals. It led to the beginning of settled life and the growth of village settlements.
• The Neolithic culture had the following characteristics:
(i) Beginning of agricultural activities
(ii) Domestication of animals
(iii) Grinding and polishing of stone tools having sharper edges
(iv) Use of pottery
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Thinai concept during the Sangam Age is related to which of the following?
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Therukoothu is a traditional theatre form of which of the following states?
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Consider the following statements about the Hoysala Temple Architecture: 1. The principle sites where temples were constructed were at Belur, Halebid and Pattadakkal. 2. The temples usually followed the Panchayatan style. 3. There was use of soft stone as the building material. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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