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Class 6 Journey from Primitive men to settled Life MCQ
Approximately how long ago did primitive humans live a nomadic life as hunters and gatherers?
a. 100,000 years ago
b. 500,000 years ago
c. 1 million years ago
d. 2 million years ago
Answer: d. 2 million years ago
What was the primary source of food for primitive humans during the Paleolithic era?
a. Farming crops
b. Hunting animals
c. Fishing in rivers
d. Gathering nuts and berries
Answer: b. Hunting animals
Why did primitive humans settle near water sources?
a. Water is essential for survival.
b. They preferred the scenic view near water.
c. They needed water for cooking food.
d. Water sources provided natural shelter.
Answer: a. Water is essential for survival.
What type of technology was associated with the life of primitive humans during the Paleolithic era?
a. Bronze technology
b. Iron technology
c. Stone technology
d. Agricultural technology
Answer: c. Stone technology
How did primitive humans protect themselves from rain and wild animals?
a. Built wooden shelters
b. Wore animal skin clothing
c. Used caves as shelters
d. Created stone barriers
Answer: c. Used caves as shelters
Where have archaeological sites related to primitive humans been found in India?
a. Himalayan Mountain Range
b. Western Ghats
c. Vindhya Mountain Range and Narmada river regions
d. Thar Desert
Answer: c. Vindhya Mountain Range and Narmada river regions
What revolutionary change occurred in the life of primitive humans about 11,000 years ago?
a. Invention of the wheel
b. Discovery of fire
c. Development of agriculture
d. Invention of writing system
Answer: b. Discovery of fire
What significant change occurred in the lives of primitive humans after the invention of the wheel?
a. Development of agriculture
b. Construction of permanent settlements
c. Domestication of animals
d. Improvement in transportation
Answer: d. Improvement in transportation
How did primitive humans make wheels during that time?
a. Carved them from stone
b. Fashioned them from metal
c. Created them from tree trunks and thick wood
d. Molded them from clay
Answer: c. Created them from tree trunks and thick wood
What led to the development of grasslands around 12,000 years ago?
a. Increased volcanic activity
b. Glacial melting
c. Changes in atmospheric conditions
d. Human intervention
Answer: c. Changes in atmospheric conditions
What impact did the development of grasslands have on primitive humans?
a. Decreased availability of food
b. Reduction in the number of herbivorous animals
c. Increased number of herbivorous animals
d. Limited water sources
Answer: c. Increased number of herbivorous animals
Which of the following was the first domesticated animal for primitive humans?
a. Sheep
b. Dog
c. Cow
d. Goat
Answer: b. Dog
What were some of the animals that primitive humans became familiar with during the settled life?
a. Tigers and lions
b. Elephants and rhinoceroses
c. Sheep, cows, goats, buffaloes, and pigs
d. Snakes and lizards
Answer: c. Sheep, cows, goats, buffaloes, and pigs
What were some of the farming implements made by primitive humans from stone?
a. Plows and wagons
b. Scissors and needles
c. Spade or hoe, chisel, and sickle
d. Hammers and anvils
Answer: c. Spade or hoe, chisel, and sickle
