Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rock paintings
The correct answer is Rock paintings.
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Jawad and Manasa in Neemuch are famous for Rock paintings.
- The first discovery of rock paintings was done by archeologist Archibold Carlleyle.
- It was done in the year 1867–68.
- Rock art is human-made markings placed on natural surfaces, typically vertical stone surfaces.
- A high proportion of surviving historic and prehistoric rock art is found in caves or partly enclosed rock shelters, this type also may be called cave art or parietal art.
- The Bhimbetka caves, which are famous for pre-historic rock paintings, are situated in Madhya Pradesh.
- It belongs to the Mesolithic period.
- It is situated on the southern edge of the Vindhya Hills.
- It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
