Which of the following sources of history are mainly created by illiterates?

Archaeological sources

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Written literature

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Illiterates cannot create history

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Oral literature

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Solution

The correct option is D Oral literature
Folktales, ballads, myths, and lavanies are mostly propagated verbally by common people. People back then were mostly illiterate as they did not have much exposure to education. So they used to pass on myths and legends through word of mouth.

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