Question

In which period, Perfume making became increasingly popular?

• A. Mughal Period
• B. Shaka Period
• C. Mauryan Period
• D. Gupta Period

Hint:

Look for the words 'increasingly popular' in the second paragraph.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the question:
The question asks for the historical period in which perfume making grew more and more popular. The passage gives the answer in its second paragraph.

Step 2: Find the fact:
The passage says that perfume making became increasingly popular and often served religious ceremonies and royal baths, the latter particularly during the Mughal period. So the period named is the Mughal period.

Step 3: Check Option 1:
Option 1 says Mughal Period. This matches the passage word for word, because royal baths and ceremonies needed perfumes during Mughal rule. This option is correct.

Step 4: Check Option 2:
Option 2 says Shaka Period. The passage never links the Shaka rulers to perfume making. This option is wrong.

Step 5: Check Option 3:
Option 3 says Mauryan Period. The passage does not mention the Mauryas at all in connection with perfumes. This option is wrong.

Step 6: Check Option 4:
Option 4 says Gupta Period. The Gupta age is not named in the passage either. The passage only names the Romans, Varahamihira and the Mughals. This option is wrong.

Final Answer:
The passage ties the rise in popularity of perfume making to the Mughal period, so Option 1 is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{Mughal Period (Option 1)}} \]