Question

Arrange the following from earlier to later.
(A) Paleolithic
(B) Chalcolithic
(C) Neolithic
(D) Early historic

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. B, A, C, D
• C. A, C, D, B
• D. A, C, B, D

Hint:

Remember the flow: Stone Age (Paleolithic → Neolithic) → Copper Age (Chalcolithic) → Early historic Iron Age.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Recall chronological order of ancient history.
- Paleolithic (Old Stone Age): earliest use of crude stone tools.
- Neolithic (New Stone Age): agriculture, polished stone tools.
- Chalcolithic (Copper-Stone Age): use of copper along with stone.
- Early historic: Iron Age, emergence of states and inscriptions.
Step 2: Arrange in order.
First → Paleolithic (A).
Second → Neolithic (C).
Third → Chalcolithic (B).
Fourth → Early historic (D).
Step 3: Verify with options.
This matches (D) A, C, B, D.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Correct answer is (D) A, C, B, D.