Question
The site of Burzahom, located in Kashmir, is famous for its pit-dwellings and evidence of dog burials with their masters. This site is associated with which period of the Stone Age?
C
Neolithic Period
B
Paleolithic Period
C
Mesolithic Period
D
Chalcolithic Period
Explanation
Short ExplanationBurzahom is a significant Neolithic site.
Detailed Explanation
Burzahom is a prominent Neolithic site in the Kashmir Valley. Excavations at Burzahom have revealed evidence of pit-dwellings, coarse pottery, and distinctive burial practices, including the burial of dogs with their human masters. These features are characteristic of the Neolithic culture of the region, indicating a settled agricultural community.
Source: Standard Ancient India by D.N. Jha