The question asks to identify the archaeological site where an ivory pendant was discovered in a microlithic context.
Microlithic Ivory Pendant: Damdama Site
Excavations at the archaeological site of Damdama, located in Uttar Pradesh, India, have yielded significant findings from the Mesolithic (often associated with microlithic tools) period. Among the notable discoveries is an ivory pendant, providing evidence of personal adornment and craftsmanship during that era. This find is specifically linked to the microlithic cultural layers of the site.
Key Findings at Damdama
- Damdama is recognized for its rich Mesolithic deposits.
- Artifacts recovered include tools, bone implements, and ornaments.
- A significant find is the ivory pendant, confirming its microlithic context.
While other sites like Bagor, Mahadaha, and Sarai Nahar Rai are important Mesolithic/Neolithic sites in India, the discovery of an ivory pendant specifically within the microlithic context is attributed to Damdama.
Therefore, the correct site is Damdama.
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A. Islamic domination affected the northern languages and literatures more profoundly and
gave India a new literary language, Urdu.
B. British colonial domination affected the upper layers of Indian society and gave India a
literary language, Indo-English.
C. Some languages such as Sanskrit, Persian and English have been the languages of Political
domination.
D. Anant is the symbol of space in Hindu iconography.
E. The great Indian epic Ramayana was also called Jaya which was itihasa of a king's triumph
in a war.
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A. Marathi
B. Tamil
C. Oriya
D. Kannada
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A. Bhamaha
B. Abhinavagupta
C. Anandavardhana
D. Hemachandra
E. Dandina
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A. Primarily, it meant a sub-standard or a corrupt speech.
B. Dandin described it as a dialect of the Abhiras (the cow herds) raised to the literary status.
C. It was recognized as a literary language by scholars like Anandavardhana.
D. Modern linguists have not identified any phonological and morphological features in it.
E. Apabhransa was not prevalent in the whole of India.
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