UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 1

● The Palaeolithic period:
◦ It extends from 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago . So, pair 1 correct.
◦ It is divided into the Lower, Middle, and Upper Palaeolithic .
● The Mesolithic Period:
◦ Also known as the Middle stone.
◦ The period saw environmental changes.
◦ From about 12,000 years ago to 10,000 years ago. So, pair 2 is NOT correct.
◦ Microliths are found.
● The Neolithic Period:
◦ From about 10,000 years ago. So, pair 3 is NOT correct.