Question
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How do we know today that ostriches were found in India during the Palaeolithic period ?
1
We have vivid description of these birds in the writings of that time.
2
Large quantities of ostrich egg shells were found at Patne in Maharasthra.
3
We have archived oral memories on ostriches in Delhi's National Museum.
4
These are described in the memories of foreign travellers.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Ancient India: Prehistoric to Post-Gupta
Topic: Sources & Prehistoric Cultures
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
Option 2 is the correct answer because the discovery of large quantities of ostrich egg shells at Patne in Maharashtra provides concrete archaeological evidence of the presence of ostriches in India during the Palaeolithic period. These egg shells have been scientifically analyzed and dated to that era, offering tangible proof of the existence of these birds in the region at that time. This kind of physical evidence is crucial inтАжRead More
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