In the given question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Mark the correct answer.

Assertion: The sixth century BCE is often regarded as a major turning point in early Indian history.
Reasoning: The sixth century BCE is an era associated with early States, cities, the growing use of iron, the development of coinage, etc.

Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

The sixth century BCE is often regarded as a major turning point in early Indian history. It is an era associated with early states, cities, the growing use of iron, the development of coinage, etc. It also witnessed the growth of diverse systems of thought, including Buddhism and Jainism.