Question
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the Mesolithic period in India?
C
Use of microliths
B
Development of agriculture
C
Large, crude stone tools
D
Use of iron tools
Explanation
Short ExplanationMicroliths are characteristic tools of the Mesolithic Age.
Detailed Explanation
The Mesolithic period, also known as the Middle Stone Age, is primarily distinguished by the use of microliths. These were small, finely worked stone tools, often geometric in shape, used as composite tools (e.g., points for arrows, blades for sickles). This period also saw the beginning of animal domestication and more settled life in some areas.
Source: Standard Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India