Q. The first animal to be domesticated by early humans was—
a). Cow
b). Goat
c). Dog
d). Sheep
Answer: c). Dog
Explanation: The dog was the earliest animal domesticated for protection and companionship.
Q. Which of the following animals were domesticated by early humans?
a). Sheep and goats
b). Elephants and horses
c). Lions and tigers
d). Cats and dogs
Answer: a). Sheep and goats
Q. Which among the following plants was grown first by people?
a). Rice
b). Wheat and barley
c). Cotton
d). Maize
Answer: b). Wheat and barley
Explanation: The earliest crops grown were wheat and barley in Southwest Asia and northwestern India
Q. The process in which people grow plants and look after animals is called—
a). Cultivation
b). Domestication
c). Civilization
d). Irrigation
Answer: b). Domestication
Explanation: Domestication means taming plants and animals for human use, such as food, clothing, and work.
Q. When did domestication begin?
a). About 12,000 years ago
b). About 8,000 years ago
c). About 2,000 years ago
d). About 5,000 years ago
Answer: a). About 12,000 years ago
Q. Domestication led to which major change in human life?
a). People became hunters again
b). People began living settled lives
c). People stopped growing crops
d). People left animals in the wild
Answer: b). People began living settled lives
Explanation: Domestication made humans stay in one place to look after their crops and animals, leading to the rise of villages.
Q. Burzahom is an important Neolithic site located in—
a). Bihar
b). Jammu and Kashmir
c). Karnataka
d). Tamil Nadu
Answer: b). Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Burzahom is located in present-day Jammu and Kashmir and gives evidence of early human settlement in the Neolithic period.
Q. The people of Burzahom lived in—
a). Huts made of mud
b). Pit houses dug into the ground
c). Caves in the hills
d). Stone buildings
Answer: b). Pit houses dug into the ground
Explanation: People at Burzahom lived in pit houses dug below ground level to stay warm during the cold weather.
Q. Why were the pit houses at Burzahom built below the ground level?
a). To protect from wild animals
b). To store grains
c). To stay warm in cold weather
d). To perform religious rituals
Answer: c). To stay warm in cold weather
Explanation: Burzahom has a cold climate, so pit houses helped people protect themselves from freezing temperatures.
Q. What type of tools were found at Burzahom?
a). Iron tools
b). Polished stone tools and bone tools
c). Wooden tools
d). Bronze tools
Answer: b). Polished stone tools and bone tools
Explanation: Archaeologists found stone and bone tools used for hunting, digging, and other daily activities.
Q. Which period does the Burzahom site belong to?
a). Palaeolithic Age
b). Mesolithic Age
c). Neolithic Age
d). Iron Age
Answer: c). Neolithic Age
Explanation: Burzahom belongs to the Neolithic period, when people began farming, herding, and living in permanent settlements.
Q. What were the cooking pots at Burzahom mainly made of?
a). Iron
b). Clay
c). Copper
d). Bronze
Answer: b). Clay
Explanation: People at Burzahom used handmade clay pots for cooking and storing food.
Q. The discovery of mortars and pestles at Burzahom suggests that—
a). They grind grains
b). They used them as toys
c). They were used for building houses
d). They were ornaments
Answer: a). They grind grains
Explanation: Stone mortars and pestles were used to grind grains into flour for preparing food.
Q. Which of the following was not used for cooking in Burzahom?
a). Fire
b). Clay pots
c). Mortars and pestles
d). Metal utensils
Answer: d). Metal utensils
Explanation: Metal utensils were not available during the Neolithic period, as metals were not yet discovered.
Q. What does the presence of spindle whorls at Burzahom indicate?
a). People made metal ornaments
b). People made cloth by weaving thread
c). People used them for decoration only
d). People made weapons
Answer: b). People made cloth by weaving thread
Explanation: Spindle whorls were used for spinning fibers into thread, showing that weaving was practiced.
Q. Mehrgarh is one of the earliest known sites of—
a). Iron working
b). Farming and herding
c). Writing and trade
d). Temple building
Answer: b). Farming and herding
Explanation: Mehrgarh provides the earliest evidence of people growing crops and rearing animals in the Indian subcontinent.
Q. Mehrgarh is located in present-day—
a). India
b). Pakistan
c). Afghanistan
d). Nepal
Answer: b). Pakistan
Explanation: The site of Mehrgarh is located in present-day Baluchistan, Pakistan, near the Bolan Pass.
Q. The people of Mehrgarh grew which of the following crops?
a). Rice
b). Maize
c). Wheat and barley
d). Cotton and sugarcane
Answer: c). Wheat and barley
Explanation: Mehrgarh farmers cultivated wheat and barley, which were among the first domesticated crops.
Q. Which animals were reared by the people of Mehrgarh?
a). Elephants and camels
b). Sheep, goats, and cattle
c). Horses and donkeys
d). Dogs and cats only
Answer: b). Sheep, goats, and cattle
Explanation: Evidence shows that people at Mehrgarh domesticated sheep, goats, and cattle for milk, meat, and farming.
Q. Mehrgarh gives evidence of which early activity of humans?
a). Use of iron tools
b). Construction of temples
c). Beginning of agriculture and animal rearing
d). Discovery of fire
Answer: c). Beginning of agriculture and animal rearing
Explanation: Mehrgarh marks the beginning of settled life based on farming and herding, instead of hunting and gathering.
Q. Which important mountain pass is located near Mehrgarh?
a). Khyber Pass
b). Bolan Pass
c). Shipki La Pass
d). Nathula Pass
Answer: b). Bolan Pass
Explanation: Mehrgarh lies near the Bolan Pass, which connects the Indus Valley with the highlands of Iran and Afghanistan.
Q. Which period does Mehrgarh belong to?
a). Mesolithic period
b). Neolithic period
c). Bronze Age
d). Iron Age
Answer: b). Neolithic period
Explanation: Mehrgarh is a Neolithic site, showing early farming, herding, and use of handmade pottery.
Q. What was the shape of houses found in Mehrgarh?
a). Round huts
b). Rectangular or square
c). Triangular
d). Circular caves
Answer: b). Rectangular or square
Explanation: Archaeologists found rectangular or square houses, showing planned settlement patterns.
Q. What special feature was found in some houses at Mehrgarh?
a). Stone pillars
b). Underground drainage
c). Storage areas or granaries
d). Metal decorations
Answer: c). Storage areas or granaries
Explanation: Some Mehrgarh houses had rooms used to store grains, showing the beginning of farming and food storage.
Q. What items were often found buried along with the dead at Mehrgarh?
a). Weapons and gold ornaments
b). Food, pottery, and ornaments
c). Books and written records
d). Coins and metals
Answer: b). Food, pottery, and ornaments
Explanation: Items such as food and ornaments were buried with the dead, possibly for use in the afterlife.
Q. What does the practice of burying goods with the dead in Mehrgarh suggest?
a). They believed in life after death
b). They were wasteful
c). They performed animal sacrifices
d). They did not respect the dead
Answer: a). They believed in life after death
Explanation: The presence of grave goods shows a belief that the dead would need these things in another life.
Q. Daojali Hading is a Neolithic site located in—
a). Gujarat
b). Assam
c). Bihar
d). Tamil Nadu
Answer: b). Assam
Q. The discovery of mortars and pestles at Daojali Hading indicates—
a). People hunted animals
b). People ground grain and prepared food
c). People built stone temples
d). People made weapons
Answer: b). People ground grain and prepared food
Explanation: Mortars and pestles were used to grind grains, showing that people processed and cooked their food.
Q. Which period does Daojali Hading belong to?
a). Palaeolithic period
b). Mesolithic period
c). Neolithic period
d). Iron Age
Answer: c). Neolithic period
Explanation: Daojali Hading belongs to the Neolithic Age, when people practiced early agriculture and lived in settled villages.
Q. Which natural feature made Daojali Hading suitable for early settlement?
a). Mountain caves
b). River valleys and fertile soil
c). Dense forests for hunting
d). Desert plains
Answer: b). River valleys and fertile soil
Explanation: The fertile river valleys and availability of water made Daojali Hading a suitable place for early farming settlements.
Q. Jadeite, a stone found at Daojali Hading, was brought from which region?
a). China
b). Himalayas
c). South India
d). Middle East
Answer: a). China
Explanation: Jadeite, a beautiful green stone, was brought from China to Daojali Hading, showing that early people had trade or contact with distant regions.
Q. Who were the “tribes” in early human history?
a). People living in cities
b). People living in groups or communities
c). Soldiers of ancient kingdoms
d). Traders who traveled far and wide
Answer: b). People living in groups or communities
Explanation: Tribes were groups of people who lived together, shared work, and depended on natural resources for food and shelter.
Q. Which of the following is true about early tribes?
a). They lived alone and did not cooperate
b). They depended only on trade
c). They lived together, helped each other, and shared food
d). They were ruled by emperors
Answer: c). They lived together, helped each other, and shared food
Explanation: Tribal life was based on cooperation and mutual help among members of the community.
Q. Which famous Neolithic site is located in present-day Turkey?
a). Mehrgarh
b). Daojali Hading
c). Catal Huyuk
d). Burzahom
Answer: c). Catal Huyuk