Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Indus Valley Civilization had a trade relation with Mesopotamia. Reason (R): Mesopotamia had evidence of import from Meluha. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Mesopotamian texts refer to “Meluha,” which is identified with the Indus Valley Civilization, proving trade relations between the two regions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A