Q. The terms “sresti and sarthavaha” are related to which of the following?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: The contribution of traders to the soundness of the Gupta economy is quite impressive. Two distinctive types of traders called sresti and sarthavaha existed.
- Sresti was usually settled at a particular place and enjoyed an eminent position by virtue of his wealth and influence in the commercial life and administration of the place.
- The sarthavaha was a caravan trader who carried his goods to different places for profitable sale.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT