Which dating method determines the age of an object by comparing it with other remains rather than assigning an exact date?

BPSC Prelims History Introduction to Prehistory Hard New Pattern Probability 0.870

Question

Which dating method determines the age of an object by comparing it with other remains rather than assigning an exact date?

C

Relative dating

B

Radiocarbon dating

C

Thermoluminescence dating

D

Dendrochronology

Explanation

Short Explanation

Relative dating compares the age of objects without giving an exact date.

Detailed Explanation

Relative dating establishes whether one object is older or younger than another, whereas absolute dating attempts to determine a specific age.

Source: Standard Dating Methods

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