Chalcolithic Cultures In India
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EXAMIVERSE
Exam-Oriented Q&A
Q1: What defines the Chalcolithic Age in India?
Answer: Use of copper tools alongside stone implements, painted pottery, and rural settlements.
Q2: Name two important Chalcolithic cultures in India.
Answer: Ahar-Banas (Rajasthan) and Jorwe (Maharashtra).
Q3: What is the significance of Inamgaon?
Answer: It shows evidence of planned village layout and burial practices of the Jorwe culture.
Q4: Which pottery style is associated with the Ahar-Banas culture?
Answer: Black-and-red ware with white painted designs.
Q5: How did Chalcolithic cultures differ from Neolithic ones?
Answer: They used copper tools, had more complex settlements, and developed regional trade.