SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

In which of the following sites of Harappan civilization jadeite stone was found?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Daojali Heading

Neolithic Daojali Hading, located on a small hill about 1000 feet above sea level in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India, dates back roughly 2,700 years. M C Goswami and T C Sharma headed a team that discovered Northeast India's first layered neolithic site in 1961-1963.

Archaeological digs have turned up a variety of tools and artifacts. They include tools made of polished stone, porcelain, and kitchenware such as corn grinders and pestles. Discoveries include fossil wood tools, ceramics, and Jadeite, possibly brought from China.