CTET PAPER I 2021 · PYQ · EVS Pedagogy / History Sources · medium
There is a paragraph in class V EVS textbook based on Al-Biruni's observation of construction of ponds in India some thousand years ago. What would be the purpose of including this paragraph ? a. It helps learners to identify sources of history. b. It helps learners to improve their recording of observations. c. It helps learners to appreciate technology present in India some 1000 years back. d. It helps learners to appreciate the role of evidence in history.
A.a, b, c
B.a, c, d✓ Correct
C.only a & d
D.only a & c
Explanation
Al-Biruni's observations serve as a historical source helping learners identify sources of history (a), appreciate the technology of pond construction available 1000 years ago in India (c), and understand the role of evidence/eyewitness accounts in writing history (d). Improving observational recording skills (b) is not the primary purpose of this passage.
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