HP Patwari History Series | Chapter 3: Mesolithic Age

HP Patwari History Series | Chapter 3: Mesolithic Age MCQ is specially designed for candidates preparing for the Himachal Pradesh Patwari Exam and other HP government recruitment examinations. This chapter focuses on the earliest phase of human history, covering all important topics such as hunting and food-gathering life, stone tools, cave dwellings, fire discovery, and early human activities. The MCQs are exam-oriented, concept-based, and fully aligned with the latest Patwari syllabus, helping aspirants clearly understand the fundamentals of the Palaeolithic Age. Each question is prepared in a simple and accurate format, useful for quick revision as well as deep conceptual clarity. This series is ideal for strengthening History/GK sections, improving accuracy, and boosting confidence for the HP Patwari written exam. Regular practice of these MCQs will help candidates score better and avoid

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HP Patwari History Series | Chapter 3: Mesolithic Age MCQ:-

Q1. Which of the following is the characteristic tool of the Mesolithic Age?

मेसोलिथिक युग का विशिष्ट उपकरण निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा है?

A) Paleoliths (पुरापाषाण)
B) Microliths (सूक्ष्म पाषाण)
C) Neoliths (नवपाषाण)
D) Megaliths (महापाषाण)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q2. The earliest evidence of domestication of animals has been found at which Mesolithic site?

पशुपालन का सबसे प्राचीन प्रमाण किस मेसोलिथिक स्थल से मिला है?

A) Bagor (बागोर)
B) Chopani Mando (चोपानी मांडो)
C) Sarai Nahar Rai (सराय नाहर राय)
D) Birbhanpur (बीरभानपुर)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

Q3. In which state is the Mesolithic site Adamgarh located?

मेसोलिथिक स्थल ‘आदमगढ़’ किस राज्य में स्थित है?

A) Rajasthan (राजस्थान)
B) Madhya Pradesh (मध्य प्रदेश)
C) Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश)
D) Gujarat (गुजरात)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q4. The Mesolithic period is a transitional phase between which two ages?

मेसोलिथिक काल किन दो युगों के बीच का संक्रमण काल है?

A) Paleolithic and Neolithic (पुरापाषाण और नवपाषाण)
B) Neolithic and Chalcolithic (नवपाषाण और ताम्रपाषाण)
C) Paleolithic and Iron Age (पुरापाषाण और लौह युग)
D) Copper Age and Iron Age (ताम्र युग और लौह युग)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

Q5. Which site provides the earliest evidence of human burials in India?

भारत में मानव दफनाने (अंत्येष्टि) का सबसे प्राचीन प्रमाण किस स्थल से मिलता है?

A) Langhnaj (लंघनाज)
B) Bagor (बागोर)
C) Sarai Nahar Rai (सराय नाहर राय)
D) Adamgarh (आदमगढ़)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: C

Q6. The use of Bow and Arrow started in which period?

धनुष और तीर का प्रयोग किस काल में प्रारंभ हुआ?

A) Paleolithic (पुरापाषाण)
B) Mesolithic (मेसोलिथिक)
C) Neolithic (नवपाषाण)
D) Chalcolithic (ताम्रपाषाण)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q7. Bhimbetka caves, famous for Mesolithic paintings, are located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

मेसोलिथिक चित्रों के लिए प्रसिद्ध भीमबेटका गुफाएँ मध्य प्रदेश के किस जिले में स्थित हैं?

A) Raisen (रायसेन)
B) Vidisha (विदिशा)
C) Bhopal (भोपाल)
D) Ujjain (उज्जैन)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

Q8. Which of the following sites is known for the discovery of geometric microliths?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन–सा स्थल ज्यामितीय सूक्ष्म पाषाणों की खोज के लिए जाना जाता है?

A) Langhnaj (लंघनाज)
B) Paisra (पसरा)
C) Birbhanpur (बीरभानपुर)
D) All of the above (उपरोक्त सभी)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: D

Q9. The first human fossil in India was found on the banks of which river?

भारत में पहला मानव जीवाश्म किस नदी के किनारे मिला था?

A) Ganga (गंगा)
B) Narmada (नर्मदा)
C) Yamuna (यमुना)
D) Godavari (गोदावरी)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B
(Hathnora site – Narmada Valley)

Q10. In which Mesolithic site were eight burnt clay floors discovered?

किस मेसोलिथिक स्थल पर मिट्टी के आठ जले हुए फर्श खोजे गए थे?

A) Bagor (बागोर)
B) Chopani Mando (चोपानी मांडो)
C) Sarai Nahar Rai (सराय नाहर राय)
D) Langhnaj (लंघनाज)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q11. Who is considered the father of Indian Pre-history?

भारतीय प्रागैतिहास का जनक किसे माना जाता है?

A) Robert Bruce Foote
B) Sir John Marshall
C) R. D. Banerji
D) Alexander Cunningham

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

Q12. The site Langhnaj is situated in which state?

‘लंघनाज’ स्थल किस राज्य में स्थित है?

A) Rajasthan (राजस्थान)
B) Gujarat (गुजरात)
C) Bihar (बिहार)
D) Punjab (पंजाब)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q13. Which animal was the first to be domesticated by Mesolithic man?

मेसोलिथिक मानव द्वारा सबसे पहले किस जानवर को पालतू बनाया गया था?

A) Cow (गाय)
B) Sheep (भेड़)
C) Dog (कुत्ता)
D) Horse (घोड़ा)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: C

Q14. What was the primary occupation of people in the Mesolithic age?

मेसोलिथिक युग में लोगों का मुख्य व्यवसाय क्या था?

A) Agriculture (कृषि)
B) Hunting and Gathering (शिकार और संग्रहण)
C) Trading (व्यापार)
D) Weaving (बुनाई)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q15. In Mesolithic paintings, which color was predominantly used?

मेसोलिथिक चित्रों में मुख्य रूप से किस रंग का प्रयोग किया गया था?

A) Blue (नीला)
B) Red / Ochre (लाल / गेरू)
C) Yellow (पीला)
D) Black (काला)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q16. Damdama is a Mesolithic site located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

दमदमा उत्तर प्रदेश के किस जिले में स्थित एक मेसोलिथिक स्थल है?

A) Allahabad (प्रयागराज)
B) Pratapgarh (प्रतापगढ़)
C) Mirzapur (मिर्ज़ापुर)
D) Varanasi (वाराणसी)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q17. Which region is famous for the ‘Teri Sites’ (Red Sand Dunes)?

‘टेरी साइट्स’ (लाल रेत के टीले) किस क्षेत्र के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं?

A) Tamil Nadu (तमिलनाडु)
B) Kerala (केरल)
C) Karnataka (कर्नाटक)
D) Andhra Pradesh (आंध्र प्रदेश)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

Q18. The Mesolithic people lived in:

मेसोलिथिक लोग कहाँ रहते थे?

A) Brick houses (ईंटों के मकान)
B) Rock shelters and temporary huts (रॉक शेल्टर और अस्थायी झोपड़ियाँ)
C) Multi-storey buildings (बहुमंज़िला इमारतें)
D) Caves only (केवल गुफाएँ)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q19. What is the approximate time period of the Mesolithic age in India?

भारत में मेसोलिथिक युग की अनुमानित समयावधि क्या है?

A) 2 Million BC – 10,000 BC
B) 10,000 BC – 6,000 BC
C) 6,000 BC – 3,000 BC
D) 3,000 BC – 1,000 BC

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q20. At which site do we find evidence of three skeletons in a single grave?

किस स्थल पर एक ही कब्र में तीन कंकालों के साक्ष्य मिलते हैं?

A) Damdama (दमदमा)
B) Mahadaha (महादहा)
C) Sarai Nahar Rai (सराय नाहर राय)
D) Bagor (बागोर)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

Q21. Mahadaha is famous for which type of ornaments?

महदहा किस प्रकार के आभूषणों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है?

A) Gold (सोना)
B) Bone ornaments (हड्डी के आभूषण)
C) Iron (लोहा)
D) Terracotta (मृण्मय)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q22. The largest Mesolithic site in India is:

भारत का सबसे बड़ा मेसोलिथिक स्थल है:

A) Bagor (बागोर)
B) Adamgarh (आदमगढ़)
C) Bhimbetka (भीमबेटका)
D) Langhnaj (लंघनाज)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

Q23. Which Mesolithic site provides evidence of wild rice?

कौन–सा मेसोलिथिक स्थल जंगली चावल का प्रमाण देता है?

A) Chopani Mando (चोपानी मांडो)
B) Bagor (बागोर)
C) Langhnaj (लंघनाज)
D) Sarai Nahar Rai (सराय नाहर राय)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

Q24. The term ‘Microlith’ refers to tools made of:

‘माइक्रोलिथ’ शब्द का तात्पर्य किससे बने उपकरणों से है?

A) Wood (लकड़ी)
B) Bone (हड्डी)
C) Stone (पत्थर)
D) Copper (तांबा)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: C

Q25. Which of the following is NOT a Mesolithic site?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन–सा मेसोलिथिक स्थल नहीं है?

A) Bagor (बागोर)
B) Langhnaj (लंघनाज)
C) Burzahom (बुर्जहोम)
D) Adamgarh (आदमगढ़)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: C
(Burzahom is a Neolithic site in Kashmir)

Q26. What does the word ‘Mesos’ mean in Mesolithic?

मेसोलिथिक में ‘मेसोस’ शब्द का क्या अर्थ है?

A) Old (पुराना)
B) New (नया)
C) Middle (मध्य)
D) Stone (पत्थर)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: C

Q27. Mesolithic paintings often depicted:

मेसोलिथिक चित्रों में अक्सर क्या दर्शाया गया है?

A) Industrial scenes (औद्योगिक दृश्य)
B) Dancing and Hunting (नृत्य और शिकार)
C) Sea voyages (समुद्री यात्राएँ)
D) Portrait of kings (राजाओं के चित्र)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q28. In which of the following sites were 41 human graves found?

निम्नलिखित में से किस स्थल पर 41 मानव कब्रें पाई गईं?

A) Damdama (दमदमा)
B) Mahadaha (महदहा)
C) Sarai Nahar Rai (सराय नाहर राय)
D) Langhnaj (लंघनाज)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

Q29. Which mineral was NOT used for making Microliths?

माइक्रोलिथ बनाने के लिए किस खनिज का उपयोग नहीं किया गया था?

A) Chert
B) Carnelian
C) Agate
D) Iron (लोहा)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: D

Q30. The shift from Paleolithic to Mesolithic was caused by:

पुरापाषाण से मेसोलिथिक काल में परिवर्तन किस कारण हुआ?

A) Invention of fire (अग्नि की खोज)
B) Climate change / warming of Earth (जलवायु परिवर्तन)
C) Discovery of agriculture (कृषि की खोज)
D) Invention of wheel (पहिए का आविष्कार)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: B

Q31. Paisra Mesolithic site is located in which state?

पसरा मेसोलिथिक स्थल किस राज्य में स्थित है?

A) Bihar (बिहार)
B) Odisha (ओडिशा)
C) Jharkhand (झारखंड)
D) West Bengal (पश्चिम बंगाल)

✅ Answer / उत्तर: A

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