Question

Jadeite, found in Daojali Hading, may have been brought from China.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Hint: The word “Jadeite” comes from the Spanish phrase "piedra de ijada". This means "stone of the side". The origin of the term nephrite is from a Latin version of the name i.e. “Lapis Nephriticus”.

Complete answer: Daojali Heading is located on the hills near the Brahmaputra Valley. It is very close to the routes to nations like China and Myanmar. Stone tools, including mortar, were found here. These indicate that people are probably harvesting grain and making food from it. Other discoveries include stone jadeite brought from China. Jade has been used in almost all periods of Chinese history and is usually pronounced with the style of decorative art of each period. Its deep significance in Chinese culture became a symbol of ancient Chinese morality and ideology and also representative of the progress of Chinese culture. There are many cultures that provide evidence of Jade in China. The first known centre is called the Liangzhu culture (c. 3300 – c. 2200). The second such centre is called Longshan culture and arose in 2500 BC. The third centre is called the Hongshan culture (c. 3800 – c. 2700 BC).
Therefore, it is TRUE.

Note: Daojali Heading is considered a Neolithic site in Dima Hasao district of Assam. Various excavations have yielded tools like shouldered celts and also cord-marked pottery.