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Question
Explain the following concept.
Oral sources
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Solution
Oral sources of history include various forms like owis, folk songs, tales, and legends that are passed down through generations by word of mouth. They provide insights into people’s lives, historical events, rulers’ policies, and their relations. These sources also reveal religious harmony, economic conditions, financial dealings, and technological progress of that era. Examples include myths, Gatha, Shlokas, Abhangas, Powadas, proverbs, and legends.
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Classify the following sources as material, written, and oral sources.
Copper-plate, folk tales, pottery, beads, travelogues, owis, inscriptions, Vedic literature, the stupa, coin, Puranas.
| Material sources | Written sources | Oral sources |
| .................. | .................. | .................. |
| .................. | .................. | .................. |
| .................. | .................. | .................. |
Find the odd man out.
Write why in your word.
Oral sources reveal various aspects of people’s lives.
