Which Neolithic site is located in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Gufkral.
Explanation:
☛ Gufkral is a significant Neolithic site located in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
☛ The literal meaning of Gufkral in the Kashmiri language is 'the cave of the potter' (from 'guf' meaning cave and 'kral' meaning potter).
☛ Excavations at this site revealed evidence of pit dwellings, polished stone tools, bone tools, and pottery.
☛ The site also yielded early evidence of agriculture (cultivation of wheat, barley, and lentils) and animal domestication (sheep and goat).
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Burzahom: Another major Neolithic site in Jammu and Kashmir, known for subterranean pit-dwellings and unique burials of dogs along with their masters.
☛ Maski: A prehistoric and historic site located in the Raichur district of Karnataka, famous for an edict of Emperor Ashoka that mentions his personal name 'Ashoka'.
☛ Bhimbetka: A famous Paleolithic and Mesolithic rock-shelter site located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
☛ Mahagara: A Neolithic site situated in the Belan River Valley of Uttar Pradesh, known for early evidence of rice cultivation and animal penning.
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