Q. The credit of the discovery of the first Palaeolic in India which opened the field of prehistoric studies in the country goes to
(a) Burkitt
(b) De Terra and Paterson
(c) Robert Bruce Foote
(d) H D Sankalia
Ans: (c) Robert Bruce Foote
Explanation: The credit of the discovery of the first Paleolithic site in India, which opened the field of prehistoric studies in the country, goes to (c) Robert Bruce Foote.
Robert Bruce Foote, a British geologist and archaeologist, is credited with the discovery of the first Paleolithic site in India. In 1863, Foote discovered stone tools and fossilized animal remains at the Pallavaram site near Chennai (formerly Madras) in Tamil Nadu. This discovery provided evidence of early human occupation in India and marked the beginning of prehistoric studies in the country.
Foote’s discovery and subsequent research played a crucial role in establishing the field of prehistoric studies in India, leading to further excavations and investigations into the country’s rich prehistoric past.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (c) Robert Bruce Foote.
