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Where is the National Human Museum situated?

Here is how I remember it. where is the National Human Museum situated = Bhopal. That is it. In Stone Age, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 1997] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Which of these departments/ministries deals with Archaeological Survey of India as an accessory office?

Here is how I remember it. which of these departments/ministries deals with Archaeological = Culture. That is it. In Stone Age, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2011] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

From which rock shelter of Vindhyas, a maximum number of human skeletons have been found?

In simple words, from which rock shelter of Vindhyas, a means Lekhahia. In Stone Age, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of from which rock shelter of Vindhyas, a and Lekhahia together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2016] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

The evidence of pit dwelling has been obtained from

Let us keep it easy. The evidence of pit dwelling has been — the answer is Burzahom. In Stone Age, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2011] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

The evidence of burying the dog with human body is found from which of the following places?

Think of Stone Age as a book you have already read. On the page about the evidence of burying the dog with, the name written there is Burzahom. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following sites has yielded skeleton of the dog along with human skeleton in burial?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see which of the following sites has yielded, think Burzahom. In Stone Age, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

In the Chalcolithic period people of Maharashtra buried their dead under the floor of their houses in the following orie

The main idea is really simple. In Stone Age, in the Chalcolithic period people of Maharashtra is always linked with North to South position. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1997] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

The Ochre-coloured Pottery (O.C.P.) was christened at

Here is how I remember it. the Ochre-coloured Pottery (O.C.P.) was christened at = Hastinapur. That is it. In Stone Age, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2006] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Where are the caves of Bhimbetka situated?

Let us keep it easy. Where are the caves of Bhimbetka situated — the answer is Abdullahganj-Raisen. In Stone Age, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2013] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following places is famous for pre-historic paintings?

Imagine you are revising Stone Age late at night. The one fact you would underline for which one of the following places is is Bhimbetka. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2011 Uttarakhand UDA/LDA (Mains) 2007] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

In India, from which rock-shelter, pictures has been found the most?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see in India, from which rock-shelter, pictures has, think Bhimbetka. In Stone Age, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2008] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

‘Bhimbetka’ is famous for

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about ‘Bhimbetka’ is famous for, and in Stone Age the answer is Rock Paintings. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [MPPCS (Spl)(Pre) 2004] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Stone Age and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.