The credit of the discovery of the first palaeolith in India which opened the field of prehistoric studies in the country goes to:

 

The credit of the discovery of the first palaeolith in India which opened the field of prehistoric studies in the country goes to:

a) Robert Bruce Foote b) Hugh Falconer c) Alexander Cunningham d) Burkitt

Answer: a) Robert Bruce Foote

Robert Bruce Foote was a British geologist and archaeologist who discovered the first palaeolith in India in 1863. This discovery led to the opening of the field of prehistoric studies in the country.

• Robert Bruce Foote's discovery of the first palaeolith in India stands as a landmark achievement in the country's archaeological history.
• His work not only opened a new chapter in understanding India's past but also laid the foundation for a vibrant field of research that continues to this day.
• While acknowledging the contributions of others who followed, it is Foote's pioneering spirit and groundbreaking discovery that earned him the credit for initiating this remarkable journey into India's prehistoric past.