Robert Bruce foote, who discovered first palacothic tool in India, was originally a

Q. Robert Bruce foote, who discovered first palacothic tool in India, was originally a

(a) Palaeobotanist

(b) Geologist

(c) Archaeologist

(d) Historian

Ans: (b) Geologist

Explanation: Robert Bruce Foote, who discovered the first Palaeolithic tool in India, was originally a (b) Geologist. Robert Bruce Foote was a British geologist and archaeologist who worked extensively in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made significant contributions to the study of Indian prehistory and played a crucial role in the discovery and interpretation of early Stone Age tools in India. His geological expertise helped in identifying and understanding the geological context of archaeological sites, which led to important insights into the ancient human occupation of the Indian subcontinent.