During which of the following period Ostriches were found in India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Palaeolithic.

• Ostriches were present in India during the Palaeolithic period, as evidenced by the discovery of ostrich eggshells at several archaeological sites across the Indian subcontinent.
• These findings suggest that ostriches, which are now native to Africa, once roamed the Indian subcontinent during prehistoric times, particularly during the Palaeolithic era.

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• Palaeolithic Period: Known as the Old Stone Age, it is the earliest period of human history characterized by the use of simple stone tools.
• Mesolithic Period: Known as the Middle Stone Age, it marked a transitional phase between the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods, with advancements in tool technology.
• Neolithic Period: Known as the New Stone Age, it is characterized by the development of agriculture, domestication of animals, and more advanced stone tools.
• Chalcolithic Period: Also known as the Copper Age, it marked the use of both stone and copper tools and the rise of early metalworking.