Question

Who, among the following, has excavated the Neolithic site ‘Senuar’?

• A. B.P. Singh
• B. G.R. Sharma
• C. V.D. Mishra
• D. J.N. Pal

Hint:

Remember important archaeological excavations:
• Arikamedu → Mortimer Wheeler
• Senuar → G.R. Sharma
• Harappa → Daya Ram Sahni Archaeological site–excavator matching questions are very common in competitive examinations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Neolithic archaeological sites are important sources for understanding the transition of humans from hunting and gathering to settled agricultural life. Excavations at such sites provide evidence regarding:
• early agriculture,
• domestication of animals,
• pottery,
• and settlement patterns. Senuar is an important Neolithic archaeological site located in Bihar. It became historically significant because of excavations carried out by archaeologist G.R. Sharma.

Step 1: Understanding the importance of Senuar. Senuar is an important Neolithic-Chalcolithic site that provided evidence of:
• early farming practices,
• domesticated crops,
• animal husbandry,
• and prehistoric settlement culture. The discoveries made at Senuar contributed significantly to understanding the Neolithic culture of eastern India.

Step 2: Identifying the archaeologist associated with the site. The excavation of the Senuar site was conducted under the supervision of archaeologist G.R. Sharma, who made major contributions to Indian archaeology and prehistoric studies. Thus, G.R. Sharma is directly connected with the excavation of Senuar.

Step 3: Analyzing all the options carefully.
• Option (A) B.P. Singh: B.P. Singh contributed to historical studies but is not associated with the excavation of Senuar.
• Option (B) G.R. Sharma: G.R. Sharma excavated the Neolithic site Senuar. Therefore, this option is correct.
• Option (C) V.D. Mishra: V.D. Mishra worked in prehistoric archaeology but was not the excavator of Senuar.
• Option (D) J.N. Pal: J.N. Pal is not associated with the excavation of this site.

Step 4: Final conclusion. Since the Neolithic site Senuar was excavated by G.R. Sharma, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{G.R. Sharma}} \]