alleryThe Buddha was born in 560 BCE. How many years before 2024 CE is that?
A2,584 years
B2,583 years
C1,464 years
D2,582 years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2,583 years
1. Recall the idea: How Is Time Measured in History?.
2. The source says: "560 + 2024 – 1 = 2,583 years ago".
3. 2,583 years is correct. Across BCE and CE you add and subtract 1 because there is no year zero; 2,584 forgets the 1.
_Source: NCERT Class 6 Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Ch 4 Timeline and Sources of History, "How Is Time Measured in History?"_
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