Q. Which of the following was a feature of Stone-Copper (chalcolithic) Age in India?

1. Urban settlements
2. Production of surplus food
3. Significant long distance trade

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: None of them
Notes: The Stone-Copper Age followed the Neolithic Age as copper was the first metal to be used by humans. Hence, this age is also called the Chalcolithic Age. Chalcolithic cultures were inevitably rural cultures that did not reach the stage of civilisation i.e. they did not know the art of writing; they were unaware of urban settlements; they did not have enough surplus food and they were not practising long distance trade on any significant scale etc. Most of the chalcolithic cultures in India i.e. Ahar culture, Kayatha culture, Jorwe Culture etc. were younger than the Harappan civilisation. Yet, they did not incorporate the technological advances of Harappans viz. bronze making, town planning, etc. So, all the three statements are correct. Hence, answer is option d.