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Bhimbetka Rock Shelters: India’s Prehistoric Hideaway
Contributed by: Costello
  • 1. Where are the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters located?
A) Maharashtra, India
B) Uttar Pradesh, India
C) Madhya Pradesh, India
D) Rajasthan, India
  • 2. What is the primary significance of the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters?
A) Prehistoric rock art
B) Historic battles
C) Ancient agriculture
D) Ancient temples
  • 3. Which UNESCO status was granted to Bhimbetka Rock Shelters?
A) Natural Heritage
B) Biosphere Reserve
C) Cultural Landscape
D) World Heritage Site
  • 4. What type of animals are commonly depicted in the rock art?
A) Birds only
B) Mythical creatures
C) Domesticated pets
D) Wild animals
  • 5. In what year were the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters discovered?
A) 1957
B) 1980
C) 1963
D) 1945
  • 6. Who is credited with the discovery of the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters?
A) M. K. Dutta
B) V. S. Wakankar
C) R. C. Sharma
D) A. K. Sharma
  • 7. What does the term 'Bhimbetka' mean?
A) The sitting place of Bhima
B) Cave of the Ancients
C) Home of the Spirits
D) Stone of the Gods
  • 8. Which of the following is a common theme in the Bhimbetka paintings?
A) Hunting scenes
B) Agricultural scenes
C) Religious rituals
D) Royal portraits
  • 9. What is the geological composition of the Bhimbetka rock formations?
A) Granite
B) Basalt
C) Limestone
D) Sandstone
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