Read these statements: **Assertion (A):** Kushans traded through Gulf of Persian and Red Sea. **Reason (R):** Their well organised naval force base was highly qualified. In context to the above which is the correct answer:

Q: Which trade route was the primary source of Kushan wealth?

The Silk Road, which crossed through the heart of the Kushan empire, was their primary source of wealth and influence.

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C. Kushans facilitated trade through the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, but they did not have a well-organized naval force. Their strength lay in controlling major land-based trade routes like the Silk Road.

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A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

UPSC Archival Analysis

Read these statements: Assertion (A): Kushans traded through Gulf of Persian and Red Sea. Reason (R): Their well organised naval force base was highly qualified. In context to the above which is the correct answer: