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Question
In ancient India, the shapes of altars used for household rituals were ______.
Options
Squares and circles
Triangles and rectangles
Trapeziums and pyramids
Rectangles and squares
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Solution
In ancient India, the shapes of altars used for household rituals were squares and circles.
Explanation:
In ancient India, squares and circular altars were used for household rituals.
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