The Mesolithic period in the Indian subcontinent was followed by the Neolithic period, when more extensive settlement of the subcontinent occurred after the end of the last Ice Age approximately 12,000 years ago. The first confirmed semipermanent settlements appeared 9,000 years ago in the Bhimbetka rock shelters in modern Madhya Pradesh, India. Early Neolithic culture in South Asia is represented by the Bhirrana findings (7500 BCE) in Haryana, India & Mehrgarh findings (7000–9000 BCE) in Balochistan, Pakistan. COUNT 5
QSN1 What geologic period came after the Mesolithic period in India? ANS1 Neolithic QSN2 What happened in India during the Neolithic period? ANS2 extensive settlement QSN3 How long ago did the last ice age happen in India? ANS3 12,000 years QSN4 When did settlements appear in Madhya Pradesh? ANS4 9,000 years ago QSN5 During what time span were there findings of habitation in India and Pakistan? ANS5 7000–9000 BCE