State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

UPPCS · Question 2

Consider the following statements with reference to early trade: 1. There are references of numerous river-ports in ancient India. 2. There were large entrepots of goods and traffic. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Neither 1 nor 2
  3. Only 1
  4. Only 2
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (A) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Ancient texts and the Periplus mention many river-ports (Tamralipti, Pratishthana, etc.) and great entrepots handling goods and traffic.