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A textbook is an example of which type of source?
APrimary
BTertiary
CSecondary
DAnonymous
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Secondary
1. Primary sources are original (e.g. interview, experiment).
2. Textbooks synthesise primary findings.
3. Hence textbook is a secondary source.
_Source: Trueman's UGC NET/SLET General Paper I (Manohar Pub.), 2010 — Source Types_