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(a) "The Chalcolithic people were experts in microliths and were also skilful workers in stone.” Elucidate. (15)

(b) "The Harappans were not an artistic people.” Comment. (15)

(c) "The ideological challenge posed by Jainism and Buddhism was deeply rooted in the socio-economic transformations brought about by the expansion of agrarian settlements in eastern India.” Explain. (20)