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________ is the study of origin, nature and relationships of rock and soil layers that were formed due to natural and cultural activities.

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  1. Archaeology

  2. Anthropology

  3. Stratigraphy

  4. Cartography

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Correct Option: C

________ is the study of human past through the analysis and interpretation material remains.

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  1. History

  2. Archaeology

  3. Zoology

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B

Rice was probably cultivated in India and _______around 7000 BCE.

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  1. China

  2. Australia

  3. Srilanka

  4. Greek

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian sub-continent is known for one of the earliest cultivation of Rice along with China. Rice was found in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and date from 7000–6000 BC. Though the earliest widely accepted date for cultivated rice is placed at around 3000–2500 BC with findings in regions belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. Rice was domesticated in China by 6200 BC with the earliest known cultivation from 5700 BC. Therefore, the correct answer is (A)

Fruit and nut trees were domesticated around ______.

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  1. 6,000 BCE

  2. 4,000 BCE

  3. 2,000 BCE

  4. 1,000 BCE

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Correct Option: B

Who published the book " The descent of Man"?

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  1. Herbert Spencer's

  2. Charles Darwin

  3. C.J Thomsen

  4. Herodotus

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Correct Option: B

For understanding history,the idea of the Three Age System was proposed by _________.

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  1. Herbert Spencer's

  2. C.J Thomsen

  3. Charles Darwin

  4. Herodotus

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Correct Option: B

The earliest evidence of humans is available in Tamil Nadu around ______ years ago.

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  1. 3 - 2.5 million

  2. 2.5 - 2 million

  3. 2 - 1.5 million

  4. 1.5 - 0.5 million

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Possible evidence indicating the earliest presence of Tamil people in modern-day Tamil Nadu are the megalithic urn burials, dating from around 1500 BCE and onwards, which have been discovered at various locations in Tamil Nadu, notably in Adichanallur in Thoothukudi District.

Rearing of cattle was the major occupation of the people of Mullai during Sangam age.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The people of mullai land are shepherds. Rabbits, deer, cattle, wild fowl live in the forests. Rearing of cattle was the major occupation of the people of Mullai during Sangam age

The Sangam literature mentions the practice of exchange of goods. These exchanges were largely done during ______.

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  1. Winter

  2. Rainy Seasons

  3. Summer

  4. Autumn

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Correct Option: C

Sangam literature mentions the practice of exchange of goods known as noduthal.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sangam literature mentions the practice of exchange of goods known as noduthal. Allalavanam and Nalangadi were the markets of ancient Tamilnadu. The commodities for daily use were obtained from these markets. People procured fish and rice by exchanging honey, ghee, and tubers.