Consider the following statements: 1. The Chalcolithic people domesticated animals in addition to agriculture. 2. Ochre Colored Pottery Ware culture is found in northern India dating to the Chalcolithic period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Chalcolithic people also began to domesticate animals in addition to agriculture.

They had cattle, sheep, pigs and goats and buffaloes. Evidence has been found of turtles and fowls in their settlements.
Ochre Coloured Pottery Ware culture is found in northern India dating to the Chalcolithic period.
The OCP pottery has red slip and appears ochre in colour (the ochre colour comes off when the pottery is touched) and hence, it is called Ochre Coloured Pottery.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT