Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:
The sources that historians use to understand the developments between Sixth century BCE to Sixth century CE include:
 
(A) Inscriptions and texts
(B) Coins
(C) Sculpture and visual art
(D) Oral history and Mentalities
(E) Newspapers and Government records
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
 
(1) (A), (B) and (D) only
(2) (B), (C) and (D) only
(3) (C), (D) and (E) only
(4) (A), (B) and (C) only
Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

4

Explanation:

Around the sixth century BCE, another noteworthy trend emerged—the rise of early states, empires, and kingdoms. These political changes were intertwined with shifts in agricultural production methods. Concurrently, new towns sprouted across the subcontinent. To comprehend these intricate developments, historians rely on diverse sources such as inscriptions, texts, coins, and visual artifacts, making the analysis a multifaceted endeavor.