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Prehistoric India Study Guide for Exams

The document provides a concise overview of Prehistoric India, detailing the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Chalcolithic periods, including key archaeological sites and tools used. It highlights important transitions such as the discovery of fire and the advent of agriculture. Additionally, it offers exam tips for SSC and APPSC, emphasizing the significance of tool types and major sites.

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Prehistoric India Study Guide for Exams

The document provides a concise overview of Prehistoric India, detailing the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Chalcolithic periods, including key archaeological sites and tools used. It highlights important transitions such as the discovery of fire and the advent of agriculture. Additionally, it offers exam tips for SSC and APPSC, emphasizing the significance of tool types and major sites.

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Prehistoric India – Revision Notes with Visual Hints

This sheet provides summarized notes on Prehistoric India – covering Paleolithic, Mesolithic,
Neolithic, and Chalcolithic periods. It includes key archaeological sites, timelines, and major
developments for SSC and APPSC exams.

Period Approx. Time Key Feature Tools Used


Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) 2 million – 10,000 BCE Hunting, gathering Rough stone tools
Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) 10,000 – 4,000 BCE Transition to farming Microliths (small tools)
Neolithic (New Stone Age) 4,000 – 2,000 BCE Agriculture, domestication Polished stone tools
Chalcolithic (Copper-Stone Age) 2,000 – 700 BCE Metal use, pottery Copper + stone tools

Site Location Period Key Findings


Bhimbetka Madhya Pradesh Paleolithic–Mesolithic Rock paintings, shelters
Bori Maharashtra Paleolithic Earliest human fossils
Bagor Rajasthan Mesolithic Microliths, fire use, animal bones
Burzahom Kashmir Neolithic Pit dwellings, dog burials
Mehrgarh Baluchistan (Pakistan) Neolithic–Chalcolithic Farming, pottery, domestication
Koldihwa & Mahagara Uttar Pradesh Neolithic Earliest rice grains
Hallur Karnataka Neolithic–Chalcolithic Millet farming, copper tools
Chirand Bihar Neolithic Bone tools, pottery, rice
Jorwe Maharashtra Chalcolithic Painted pottery, copper tools
Ahar (Banas) Rajasthan Chalcolithic Black-red pottery, copper artifacts

Key Transitions:
- Fire discovery → Paleolithic
- Microliths (tiny tools) → Mesolithic
- Agriculture + animal domestication → Neolithic
- Copper tools + pottery → Chalcolithic

Mnemonic: “Big Brave Boys Build Homes Kindly” → Bori, Bhimbetka, Bagor, Burzahom, Hallur,
Koldihwa.

Tip: For SSC CGL & APPSC exams, focus on tool types, important sites with states, and
chronological order. Revise NCERT Class 6–8 History and Lucent GK (History section) for quick
reference.

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