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Q: Bhimbetka, a famous site of Palaeolithic period, is in which state of India?
  • A. Bihar
  • B. Uttar Pradesh
  • C. Rajasthan
  • D. Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: Option D - The ancient archaeological site Bhimbetka rock shelters are located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. This encompasses the Paleolithic and Mesolithic stages of prehistory, as well as the historical period. It was discovered by Dr. Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar in 1957-58. The shelters were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003.
D. The ancient archaeological site Bhimbetka rock shelters are located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. This encompasses the Paleolithic and Mesolithic stages of prehistory, as well as the historical period. It was discovered by Dr. Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar in 1957-58. The shelters were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003.

Explanations:

The ancient archaeological site Bhimbetka rock shelters are located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. This encompasses the Paleolithic and Mesolithic stages of prehistory, as well as the historical period. It was discovered by Dr. Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar in 1957-58. The shelters were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003.