In which of the following districts of Madhya Pradesh archaelogical site "Adamgarh" founded?

In which of the following districts of Madhya Pradesh archaelogical site "Adamgarh" founded? Correct Answer Hoshangabad

The correct answer is Hoshangabad.

Key Points

  • The Adamgarh site is situated on the banks of the Narmada river in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. 
  • On this site many world-famous rock caves with rock paintings founded. This excavation was headed by Mr. R.V.Joshi and Mr. M.D.Khare in the year 1960-61.
  • Many ancient tools, handheld axes, scrapers, cutting tools, circular tools of the paleolithic age were found.

 

State Madhya Pradesh
District Hoshangabad
Type Mayor-council
Headquarters Hoshangabad
Area (Total)  5408 km(km) 
Population (2011) total 117,288
Density 185/km (480 sq/mi)
Literacy rate 76.52%
Sex Ratio 912
Lok Sabha Constituencies 1
Vidhan Sabha Constituencies 8

Additional Information

State Madhya Pradesh
Established 1st November 1956
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan
Capital  Bhopal
Governor Shri Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
Districts 52
Headquarters Bhopal City
Legislature Unicameral (230)
Area (Total) 308,252 (km) (132,139 (sq mi)
Population (2011) total 72,625,809
Density 240/km (610 sq/mi)
Literacy rate 70.06%
Sex Ratio 931
Lok Sabha Constituencies 29 seats
Rajya Sabha Constituencies 11 seats
High court Jabalpur high court

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