[feb]Fossils of ‘Dickinsonia’ found at Bhimbetka

Question 1

Context?

Answer 1

• fossils of the 550-million-year-old ‘Dickinsonia’ discovered @ Bhimbetka
• similar to those seen in South Australia.
• proof of the similar paleoenvironments and confirms assembly of Gondwanaland by the 550 Ma (mega annum).

Question 2

location

Answer 2

http://www.jagranjosh.com/imported/images/E/Articles/Rock-Shelters.jpg

Question 3

about bhimbetka?

Answer 3

• archaeological site
• spans the prehistoric Paleolithic ,Mesolithic periods, & historic period.
• has earliest traces of human life in India and evidence of Stone Age.
• UNESCO world heritage site
• seven hills and over 750 rock shelters.
• has the oldest-known rock art in India.