Bhimbetka, a noted site of the Palaeolithic period, is located in which state of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Madhya Pradesh
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Bhimbetka, a noted site of the Palaeolithic period, is located in Madhya Pradesh.
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The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site that spans the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period.
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It exhibits the earliest traces of human life in India and evidence of the Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
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It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that consists of seven hills and over 750 rock shelters distributed over 10 km.