Question:
Consider the following statements about the
emergence of urban centres in India from circa
6th Century BCE:
1. All of them developed away from the
capitals of Mahajanpadas.
2. Major towns were located along routes of
communication.
3. Many were bustling centres of commercial,
cultural and political activity.
How many of the above statements is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements about the
emergence of urban centres in India from circa
6th Century BCE:
1. All of them developed away from the
capitals of Mahajanpadas.
2. Major towns were located along routes of
communication.
3. Many were bustling centres of commercial,
cultural and political activity.
How many of the above statements is/are
correct?
Options:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
Correct Answer: B) 2
Explanation:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The cities were located along trade routes and were hubs of commercial/political activity. Statement 1 is incorrect because many cities developed as capitals.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The cities were located along trade routes and were hubs of commercial/political activity. Statement 1 is incorrect because many cities developed as capitals.