Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding prehistoric rock art and stone tool discoveries in India?
1. The recent discoveries in the Bhimmandali mountains of Odisha primarily yielded polished Neolithic axes and early agricultural implements.
2. Prehistoric sites like Bhimbetka and Lakhudiyar are renowned for their rock paintings depicting animals and hunting scenes.

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Accepted Answer

B) 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect; the Bhimmandali discoveries yielded 10,000-year-old stone blades, needles, and scrapers for leatherwork (associated with hunter-gatherer phases), not agricultural implements. Statement 2 is correct; Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh) and Lakhudiyar (Uttarakhand) are famous prehistoric rock art sites in India.

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