Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Mesolithic period”:
1.It occurs in all eco-zones from the coasts to the hills.
2.Hunting wild animals and gathering plant food and fishing were people’s main occupation during this period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Mesolithic sites are found in most parts of India. They occur in all eco-zones from the coasts to the hills: sand dunes, rock shelters, deltaic regions, lake areas, forested territories, hilly and mountainous areas, rocky terrains and coastal environments.
Hunting wild animals and gathering plant food and fishing were people’s main occupation during this age. Agriculture was not practiced in the early stages.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
