Consider the following statements with reference to Paleolithic tools 1 Isampur was a well known cen...........

Ancient and Medival History (CDS) Ancient South Indian History

Consider the following statements with reference to Paleolithic tools :

1. Isampur was a well-known center of stone tool manufacture located in Gulbarga district of Karnataka and was situated along a small seasonal stream known as Kamta Halla.

2. A Paleolithic blade is a flake tool, the length of which is more than twice its width .

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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2023 CDS -2 GK

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: Isampur is indeed recognized as a significant site for stone tool manufacture in Gulbarga district, Karnataka. It is located near a seasonal stream called Kamta Halla. This makes Statement 1 correct.

- Statement 2: In the context of Paleolithic tools, a blade is defined as a flake tool where the length is more than twice its width, distinguishing it from other flake tools. Thus, Statement 2 is also correct.

Both statements provided are correct. Therefore, the correct option is:

Option 3: Both 1 and 2