Consider the following statements about the site of Hallur: 1. It provides evidence of Millet. 2. Bones of cattle, sheep, goat, and pig were found here. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements about the site of Hallur:

It provides evidence of Millet.
Bones of cattle, sheep, goat, and pig were found here.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is (c).

Explanation

Hallur is a significant archaeological site located in present-day Karnataka. It is a key site representing the Neolithic phase in South India, characterized by the transition to food production and animal domestication.

Statement 1 is Correct: Excavations at Hallur have provided specific evidence of grains. Millet is one of the primary grains found at this site, indicating that the inhabitants had developed agricultural practices.

Statement 2 is Correct: The site yielded bones of various domesticated animals. Archaeologists found bones of cattle, sheep, goat, and pig, confirming that animal husbandry was a central part of the economy and lifestyle at Hallur.

Key Takeaway: Hallur (Karnataka) is a prominent Neolithic site in South India known for the evidence of millets and the domestication of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.

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