Bhimbetka Rock Shelters: India’s Prehistoric Hideaway - Quiz
  • 1. Where are the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters located?
A) Uttar Pradesh, India
B) Maharashtra, India
C) Rajasthan, India
D) Madhya Pradesh, India
  • 2. What is the primary significance of the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters?
A) Historic battles
B) Ancient temples
C) Prehistoric rock art
D) Ancient agriculture
  • 3. Which UNESCO status was granted to Bhimbetka Rock Shelters?
A) World Heritage Site
B) Biosphere Reserve
C) Cultural Landscape
D) Natural Heritage
  • 4. What does the term 'Bhimbetka' mean?
A) Home of the Spirits
B) Cave of the Ancients
C) The sitting place of Bhima
D) Stone of the Gods
  • 5. What is the geological composition of the Bhimbetka rock formations?
A) Sandstone
B) Basalt
C) Granite
D) Limestone
  • 6. Who is credited with the discovery of the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters?
A) V. S. Wakankar
B) M. K. Dutta
C) R. C. Sharma
D) A. K. Sharma
  • 7. In what year were the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters discovered?
A) 1963
B) 1945
C) 1980
D) 1957
  • 8. Which of the following is a common theme in the Bhimbetka paintings?
A) Agricultural scenes
B) Hunting scenes
C) Royal portraits
D) Religious rituals
  • 9. What type of animals are commonly depicted in the rock art?
A) Wild animals
B) Domesticated pets
C) Mythical creatures
D) Birds only
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