SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is likely to be the more reliable a primary source or asecondary source?
A
primary source
B
secondary source
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Primary sources are more credible as evidence, but secondary sources show how your work relates to existing research.

Detailed explanation-2: -Data collected through primary sources are more reliable and accurate as compared to the secondary sources.

Detailed explanation-3: -They are the most direct evidence of a time or event because they were created by people or things that were there at the time or event. These sources have not been modified by interpretation and offer original thought or new information. Primary sources are original materials, regardless of format.

Detailed explanation-4: -Generally, education and government websites tend to have the most varied and trustworthy primary sources. Oftentimes, though not always, these websites end in . edu or . gov.

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