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Jadeite, a stone that may have been brought from China, has been found at which Neolithic site of Assam?
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Answer: Option D — Daojali Hading
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Daojali Hading is a Neolithic site in the Dima Hasao (North Cachar Hills) district of Assam, where tools made of jadeite have been found.
About Daojali Hading:
It was excavated in the 1960s by archaeologists of Gauhati University, led by M. C. Goswami and T. C. Sharma.
It is one of the most important Neolithic sites of north-east India.
Important finds:
- Polished stone axes, including shouldered axes (axes with a "shoulder" for fixing to a handle).
- Grinding stones (querns and mullers).
- Cord-marked pottery.
- Tools and objects made of jadeite.
Why jadeite is important:
- Jadeite is a hard, green stone of the jade family.
- It is not common in India; its presence at Daojali Hading suggests contact with regions to the east, such as southern China or Myanmar.
- NCERT mentions that jadeite found at this site may have been brought from China.
- Daojali Hading and other north-eastern sites show cultural links with South-East Asia.
Features of north-eastern Neolithic culture:
- Shouldered celts and cord-marked pottery are typical of this region.
- People practised shifting cultivation ("jhum") in the hills.
Other Neolithic sites of the north-east:
- Sarutaru (Assam).
- Selbagre (Meghalaya).
- Napchik (Manipur).
Neolithic sites in other parts of India:
- Kashmir: Burzahom, Gufkral.
- Bihar: Chirand, Senuwar.
- South India: Paiyampalli (Tamil Nadu), Utnur, Sanganakallu, Brahmagiri.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Chirand is a Neolithic site in Bihar.
- ✗Burzahom is a Neolithic site in Kashmir.
- ✗Paiyampalli is a Neolithic site in Tamil Nadu.
Quick tip
Remember: Daojali Hading = Neolithic site in Assam (Dima Hasao district; jadeite possibly from China; shouldered axes; cord-marked pottery).
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