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प्रश्न
Which period in history is called prehistoric?
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उत्तर
‘Pre-history’ means ‘before history’. This period refers to the era when a man had not developed the art of writing. Hence, there are no written records of this period. The life of people during this period is constructed through tools, weapons, bones, etc.
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