Question

Fill in the blanks:

a. The area along the river to the south of Ganga was known as

b. Stone tools found during Mesolithic period are called

are elongated fixed paths in which a celestial body always remains.

happens when people act on their stereotype
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Answer 1

a) Magadha.

In ancient times the area along these rivers to the south of the Ganga was known as Magadha. Its rulers were very powerful, and set up a large kingdom

b) microliths.

The use of small chipped stone tools called microliths and retouched bladelets are the key factor to identify the Mesolithic as a prehistoric period.

c) Orbits .

Orbits are elongated fixed paths in which a celestial body always remains.

d)

Possible prejudicial effects of stereotypes are: Justification of ill-founded prejudices or ignorance. Unwillingness to rethink one's attitudes and behavior. Preventing some people of stereotyped groups from entering or succeeding in activities or fields.