History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET December 2021 History (Shift-II)
Consider the following statements concerning transportation in Mughal India. Pick the correct ones. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Large qafilas offered protection to the movement of goods
- 2. Qafilas also witnessed internal fights which sometimes resulted in fatalities
- 3. Banjara camps were called tanda
- 4. Water transport was found to be less expensive by many contemporary sources
- 5. The loss of draught animals during the movement of goods had to be borne by the traders
A1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
B1, 2, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
C1, 3 and 5 only
D1, 2, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 4 only.
★Large qafilas offered protection to the movement of goods.
★Qafilas also witnessed internal fights which sometimes resulted in fatalities.
★Banjara camps were called tanda.
★Water transport was found to be less expensive by many contemporary sources.
★The fifth statement, on losses being borne by traders, is not supported, so it is excluded.
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