To determine which statement about the Adamgarh archaeological site is false, let's examine each option:
- This archaeological site is located on the bank of the Narmada River.
- This statement is true. The Adamgarh site is indeed located on the bank of the Narmada River in the Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh.
- The oldest evidence of animal husbandry has been found here.
- This statement is true. Adamgarh is noted for delivering archaeological evidence that includes signs of early agriculture and animal domestication.
- Archaeological excavations were carried out at this site by V. S. Wakankar.
- This statement is false. V. S. Wakankar is renowned for his work in various archaeological sites in India, most notably Bhimbetka for rock art, but Adamgarh's excavations are credited to different teams or archaeologists.
- A large number of palaeolithic tools and bone remains have been found here.
- This statement is true. The site has yielded numerous palaeolithic tools and remnants of ancient habitation.
The correct answer is that the statement "Archaeological excavations were carried out at this site by V. S. Wakankar" is false because the excavations at Adamgarh were conducted by other archaeologists, although Wakankar is an eminent figure connected with Indian archaeological studies. Thus, the false statement is related to who conducted the archaeological work at this site.
Important Questions from Prehistoric period
At which among the following Harappan sites are fire altars found?
Which one of the following Harappan sites was a specialised centre for making shell objects?
Consider the following statements:
1. Terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana).
2. There is evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan associated with the mature phase of the Harappan civilization.
3. The ploughed field at Kalibangan had two sets of furrows crossing at right angles to each other suggesting two different crops were grown together in it.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
The cylindrical stone seals were used in which civilization?
Harappan crafts display an amazing degree of standardization. According to Kenoyer, what was the possible reason for such an achievement?
