Who among the following was discovered probably the first Paleolithic tool discovered in India

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Q. Who among the following was discovered probably the first Paleolithic tool discovered in India — the Pallavaram hand axe?

[A] Robert Bruce Foote

[B] Sir Mortimer Wheeler

[C] James Princep

[D] Alexander Cunningham

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The history and identity of human settlements in India go back to prehistoric times.

The credit for doing an early extensive study of Indian pre-history go to Robert Bruce Foote, who discovered what was probably the first Paleolithic tool discovered in India — the Pallavaram handaxe.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Q. Who among the following was discovered probably the first Paleolithic tool discovered in India — the Pallavaram hand axe?

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