alleryMany traditional Indian calendars depend on the positions of which two bodies?
AThe moon and Mars
BThe sun and the moon
CThe sun and Jupiter
DThe moon and Venus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The sun and the moon
1. Recall the idea: How Is Time Measured in History?.
2. The source says: "Many Indian calendars rely on the positions of the sun and the moon".
3. The sun and the moon is correct. Months are defined by sun and moon positions.
_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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