There is a paragraph in class V EVS textbook based on Al-Biruni's observation of construction of ponds in India some thousand years ago. What would be the purpose of including this paragraph?
a. It helps learners to identify sources of history.
b. It helps learners to improve their recording of observations.
c. It helps learners to appreciate technology present in India some 1000 years back.
d. It helps learners to appreciate the role of evidence in history.

Options

A. A and D
B. A and C
C. A, B and C
D. A, C and D

Answer

D

Explanation

The use of historical sources is important at primary level as these sources exhibit students to important historical concepts. Students become aware that all written history reflects an author.s interpretation of past events as given in the evidence of Al-Biruni. Therefore, as students read a historical account, they can recognise its subjective nature.