Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

From which rock shelter of Vindhyas, maximum number of human skeletons have been found?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Lekhahia

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lekhahia”.
Lekhahia is the rock shelter in the Vindhyas where the maximum number of human skeletons have been found.

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