Hunter Gatherers of Palaeolithic & Mesolithic Ages | Upendra Singh | Chapter 2 ONE SHOT

Описание: 🪨 Hunter-Gatherers of the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Ages | Upendra Singh | Chapter 2 | ONE SHOT

This lecture covers Chapter 2 of Upendra Singh’s “A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India”, focusing on the Hunter-Gatherer societies of the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods.

This chapter is extremely important for UPSC and other competitive examinations because it introduces scientific archaeology, prehistoric cultures, stone tool technology, subsistence patterns, and early human adaptation to the environment.

Rather than political history, this chapter builds an understanding of human evolution, culture, economy, and technology in prehistoric India.

This ONE SHOT lecture is designed to give a complete, conceptual, and exam-focused understanding without missing analytical depth.

Topics covered in this lecture include:
Meaning of prehistory and prehistoric archaeology
Sources for studying Palaeolithic and Mesolithic cultures
Lower, Middle, and Upper Palaeolithic cultures
Stone tool technology and typology
Hunter-gatherer subsistence patterns
Use of fire and shelters
Environment and climate changes
Regional distribution of Palaeolithic sites in India
Mesolithic microlithic technology
Rock art and symbolic expression
Social organization of early humans
Transition from hunting-gathering to food production
Archaeological debates and interpretations
Previous year UPSC question orientation

This chapter is crucial for:
UPSC Prelims (Stone Age culture & sites)
UPSC Mains GS Paper I (Prehistory & archaeology)
History Optional
State PSC examinations
SSC and other competitive exams

The lecture emphasizes conceptual clarity, archaeological evidence, and scientific reasoning — exactly how UPSC frames questions from prehistoric topics.

Watch the lecture till the end to build a strong foundation before moving to Harappan Civilization.

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