Question : Why are city plans important sources for understanding historical urban development?  

Option 1: They show the location of natural resources  

Option 2: They reveal the social hierarchy of the population  
 

Option 3: They indicate the layout and expansion of the city  

Option 4: They record the weather patterns of the area  

Question : How do old photographs help in understanding the social history of a city?  

Option 1: By showing the evolution of fashion trends  

Option 2: By documenting the city's educational institutions  
 

Option 3: By capturing moments of political significance  

Option 4: By providing visual evidence of community interactions  

Question : How can old photographs be used to study changes in urban transportation over time?  

Option 1: By analyzing the types of vehicles present in different eras  

Option 2: By observing changes in road infrastructure  
 

Option 3: By examining the development of public transit systems  

Option 4: All of the above 

Question : What is a benefit of using diverse sources, such as town plans, photographs, and municipal reports, in reconstructing the history of urban areas?  

Option 1: They provide a multi-dimensional perspective of urban development  

Option 2: They reduce the reliance on oral histories  
 

Option 3: They simplify the research process  

Option 4: They focus solely on architectural changes 

Question : Inscriptions are an important source for understanding ancient Indian history because they provide: 

Option 1: Mythological stories  

Option 2: Poetic compositions 

Option 3: Direct historical evidence 

Option 4: Philosophical teachings