Question : Why is it important for historians to critically analyze town plan reports when studying urban history?  

Option 1: Because the reports may contain inaccuracies or biases  

Option 2: Because the reports often focus only on recent developments  
 

Option 3: Because the reports usually omit information about rural areas  

Option 4: Because the reports are typically written in a complex technical language  

Question : What limitation do historians face when relying solely on town plan reports for understanding urban history?

Option 1: The reports often lack detailed maps  

Option 2: The reports may not cover all aspects of urban life  
 

Option 3: The reports are usually focused on future developments  

Option 4: The reports tend to emphasize rural over urban areas  

Question : What is one limitation of using town plan reports for reconstructing the history of towns?  

Option 1: They often lack detailed financial information  

Option 2: They do not include information on rural areas  
 

Option 3: They may not accurately represent the population demographics  

Option 4: They are usually written in outdated languages

Question : What is the value of analyzing historical excerpts from the Mahabharata for historians? 

Option 1: To understand ancient military tactics 

Option 2: To explore social and cultural themes of ancient India 

Option 3: To study economic policies 

Option 4: To investigate technological developments  

Question : The interpretation of ancient inscriptions requires knowledge of:

Option 1: Modern languages 

Option 2: Ancient scripts and languages

Option 3: Contemporary politics

Option 4: Digital technology