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Panchayati Raj in India (83)Globe (82)History of India (1947–present) (78)Social Justice and the Marginalised (74)Timeline and Sources of History (71)Indian Independence Movement (68)Maurya Empire (68)Company rule in India (65)Solar System (64)Agriculture in India (63)New Kings and Kingdoms (61)Social and Political Life (61)Geography (60)Atmosphere of Earth (59)Brahmo Samaj (59)Indus Valley Civilisation (59)Silk Road (59)Indian Rebellion of 1857 (58)Constitution of India (57)Gautama Buddha (57)Permanent Settlement (57)Mahajanapadas (56)Satavahana Dynasty (56)Water Cycle (56)Delhi Sultanate (53)Human Settlement (52)Neolithic Revolution (52)Resources (51)Architecture of India (50)Growing up as Boys and Girls (48)Kathak (48)History of Science and Technology on the Indian Subcontinent (46)Parliament of India (46)Savitribai Phule (46)Caste System in India (44)Gupta Empire (44)Birsa Munda (42)

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Who studies soil, rocks, hills and seas to learn about Earth's features?Read the answer and worked solution →Which experts study plant and animal remains that are millions of years old?Read the answer and worked solution →Which experts study human societies and cultures, from oldest times to now?Read the answer and worked solution →Digging up pots, beads, bricks and toys left by past people is whose work?Read the answer and worked solution →

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Who studies soil, rocks, hills and seas to learn about Earth's features?

  1. Palaeontologists
  2. Anthropologists
  3. Geologists
  4. Archaeologists
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Correct answer: C. Geologists

1. Recall the idea: How Do We Learn About the Past?. 2. The source says: "study the physical features of the Earth, like the soil, stones, hills, mountains,". 3. Geologists is correct. Palaeontologists work on fossils, anthropologists on societies, archaeologists on dug-up remains. _Source: NCERT Class 6 Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Ch 4 Timeline and Sources of History, "How Do We Learn About the Past?"_

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Which experts study plant and animal remains that are millions of years old?

  1. Geologists
  2. Palaeontologists
  3. Anthropologists
  4. Epigraphists
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Correct answer: B. Palaeontologists

1. Recall the idea: How Do We Learn About the Past?. 2. The source says: "study the remains of plants, animals and humans from millions of years ago in the form of fossils". 3. Palaeontologists is correct. Geologists study the Earth's physical features and anthropologists study societies. _Source: NCERT Class 6 Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Ch 4 Timeline and Sources of History, "How Do We Learn About the Past?"_

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Which experts study human societies and cultures, from oldest times to now?

  1. Anthropologists
  2. Geologists
  3. Palaeontologists
  4. Epigraphists
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Correct answer: A. Anthropologists

1. Recall the idea: How Do We Learn About the Past?. 2. The source says: "study human societies and cultures from the oldest times to the present". 3. Anthropologists is correct. Epigraphists read inscriptions; geologists and palaeontologists study rocks and fossils. _Source: NCERT Class 6 Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Ch 4 Timeline and Sources of History, "How Do We Learn About the Past?"_

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