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Question
Assertion (A): The sixth century BCE is often regarded as a major turning point in early Indian history.
Reason (R): This was an era associated with early states, cities, use of iron, development of coinage and growth of Buddhism and Jainism.
Options
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true but (R) is untrue.
(A) is not true but (R) is true.
Solution
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation:
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Assertion (A): The sixth century BCE is indeed considered a significant turning point in early Indian history. This period marked the emergence of new kingdoms, urbanization, and socio-religious changes.
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Reason (R): The developments during this era, such as the rise of early states (Mahajanapadas), urban centers, use of iron, the advent of coinage, and the spread of Buddhism and Jainism, collectively explain why it was a turning point.
