Question

Use of textiles made of cotton, linen and silk between the 15th century and 2nd centuries BC is mentioned in ...........
A. Ramayana
B. Buddhist sources
C. Mahabharata
D. Islamic literature
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and D only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. A, B, C and D only
• D. B, C and D only

Hint:

For BC era, focus on epics (Ramayana, Mahabharata) and Buddhist texts, not Islamic writings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Ancient sources on textiles.
India’s history of cotton, silk, and linen textiles is well documented.
Texts like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Buddhist literature mention clothing and fabrics widely.
Step 2: Evaluate options.
- Ramayana: Refers to garments, especially cotton and silk.
- Buddhist sources: Mention monks’ robes, linen, and cotton.
- Mahabharata: Describes textiles and garments of silk and cotton.
- Islamic literature: Belongs to medieval period, not BC era.
Step 3: Option analysis.
- Option 1: Wrong, includes Islamic literature.
- Option 2: Correct, includes Ramayana, Buddhist sources, Mahabharata.
- Option 3: Wrong, includes Islamic literature again.
- Option 4: Wrong, excludes Ramayana.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, references come from Ramayana, Buddhist sources, and Mahabharata.