Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

What does BCE stand for in dating systems?

Options:

Before Common Era

Before Christian Era

Before Classical Era

Before Cultural Exchange

Correct Answer:

Before Common Era

Explanation:

BP (Before Present): It is a dating system that refers to years before the current date.
BCE (Before Common Era): It is an alternative term used to denote years before the commonly recognized era.
CE (Common Era): Another dating system that denotes years in the current era. In the CE system, the present year is 2023.
C. (circa): The term "c." is derived from the Latin word "circa," meaning 'approximately'. It ('c') is used before a date to indicate that it is an approximate estimation rather than an exact year. It is commonly used in historical or archaeological contexts where the precise dating of an event or artifact is uncertain.