UPSC PREHISTORIC HISTORY
4-Page Short Notes (Prelims Focused)
These notes are designed for the UPSC Civil Services Examination with a clear focus on Prelims. They cover key
features, timelines, important archaeological sites, and high-yield comparison tables for quick revision.
, 1. Introduction & Periodisation
The Prehistoric Period refers to the phase of human history before the invention of writing. Knowledge about this
period is derived mainly from archaeological sources such as stone tools, bones, fossils, and rock paintings.
Classification of the Stone Age:
1. Palaeolithic Age (Old Stone Age)
2. Mesolithic Age (Middle Stone Age)
3. Neolithic Age (New Stone Age)
UPSC Focus: Questions are often asked on the chronological order and key features of each phase.
4-Page Short Notes (Prelims Focused)
These notes are designed for the UPSC Civil Services Examination with a clear focus on Prelims. They cover key
features, timelines, important archaeological sites, and high-yield comparison tables for quick revision.
, 1. Introduction & Periodisation
The Prehistoric Period refers to the phase of human history before the invention of writing. Knowledge about this
period is derived mainly from archaeological sources such as stone tools, bones, fossils, and rock paintings.
Classification of the Stone Age:
1. Palaeolithic Age (Old Stone Age)
2. Mesolithic Age (Middle Stone Age)
3. Neolithic Age (New Stone Age)
UPSC Focus: Questions are often asked on the chronological order and key features of each phase.
