alleryWhy are historical sources compared to jigsaw pieces?
AEach adds a part; some are missing
BEach gives a complete account
CEach must be a written text
DEach fits every other source
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Each adds a part; some are missing
1. Recall the idea: What Are the Sources of History?.
2. The source says: "quite a few pieces of the puzzle may remain missing!".
3. Each adds a part; some are missing is correct. Sources fit together to rebuild events, but some pieces may be missing or may not match.
_Source: NCERT Class 6 Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Ch 4 Timeline and Sources of History, "What Are the Sources of History?"_
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