Which of the following were characteristics of the Palaeolithic Age in India?
1. It was this age that modern man termed by anthropologists as homo sapiens emerged.
2. Man during this period learned to live a settled life.
3. In order to save himself from animals he used to lead his life in groups.
4. Tools found in all parts of the sub-continent during this period were mostly made of quartzite.
5. The people of this period lived either in rock-shelters to in huts with thatched roofs.


A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

B) 1, 2, 4

C) 1, 3, 4, 5

D) 1 and 5

Correct Answer:
C) 1, 3, 4, 5


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