Bhimbetka Rock Shelters And Cave Paintings
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EXAMIVERSE
Exam-Oriented Q&A
Q1: Where is Bhimbetka located?
Answer: Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh.
Q2: What periods are represented in Bhimbetka paintings?
Answer: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Chalcolithic, and early historic periods.
Q3: What themes are depicted in Bhimbetka cave art?
Answer: Hunting, dancing, domestication, rituals, and mythical symbols.
Q4: What materials were used for Bhimbetka paintings?
Answer: Natural pigments like red ochre, white, and green.
Q5: Why is Bhimbetka archaeologically important?
Answer: It shows continuous human habitation and evolving symbolic expression.