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Old Stone Age sites have been an important topic of cultural studies in the Indian subcontinent. Which of the following general observations about them is CORRECT?
$1$. These sites are generally located near water sources.
$2$. Most of these sites are concentrated in Southern India with the exception of Siwalik hills and Bhimbetka.
Which of the given is/are correct?

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  1. $1$ only

  2. $2$ only

  3. Both $1$ and $2$

  4. None

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Justification:
Statement 11: This may be because water sources were the lifeline of the Old Stone Age people and thus the communities lived and hunted close to water sources.
Statement 22: This is incorrect because several caves and rock shelters used by the Palaeolithic-people are scattered across the Indian subcontinent.
Few famous sites of Old Stone Age in India are:
∙∙ The Potwar Plateau and Soan Valley in the northwest India
∙∙ The Siwalik Hills in the North India
∙∙ Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh
∙∙ Adamgarh hill in Narmada Valley
∙∙ Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh
∙∙ Attirampakkam near Chennai.