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?
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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.