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Trade Routes and Economic Networks in Ancient India

Description: Explore the ancient trade routes and economic networks that shaped India's history.
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Which ancient trade route connected India with the Mediterranean Sea?

  1. Silk Road

  2. Grand Trunk Road

  3. Arabian Sea Route

  4. Indo-Gangetic Plain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Arabian Sea Route was a vital maritime trade route linking India with the Middle East, East Africa, and Europe.

What was the primary mode of transportation along the Silk Road?

  1. Caravans

  2. Ships

  3. Railroads

  4. Airplanes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Caravans of camels and other pack animals were used to transport goods along the Silk Road.

Which ancient Indian city served as a major trading hub for spices and textiles?

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Taxila

  3. Ujjain

  4. Madurai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ujjain was a prominent trading center for spices, textiles, and other commodities in ancient India.

What was the main purpose of the Grand Trunk Road in ancient India?

  1. Religious Pilgrimage

  2. Military Campaigns

  3. Trade and Commerce

  4. Cultural Exchange


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Grand Trunk Road facilitated trade and commerce between North and South India.

Which ancient Indian kingdom controlled the Malabar Coast and played a significant role in maritime trade?

  1. Gupta Empire

  2. Maurya Empire

  3. Chola Empire

  4. Vijayanagara Empire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chola Empire dominated the Malabar Coast and engaged in extensive maritime trade.

What was the primary commodity traded from India to the Roman Empire?

  1. Silk

  2. Spices

  3. Ivory

  4. Gold


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Spices, such as pepper and cinnamon, were highly valued in the Roman Empire and were exported from India.

Which ancient Indian port city served as a gateway for trade with Southeast Asia?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Surat


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, was a major port city for trade with Southeast Asia.

What was the primary mode of transportation along the Indo-Gangetic Plain in ancient India?

  1. Boats

  2. Carts

  3. Horses

  4. Elephants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boats were the primary means of transportation along the rivers of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.

Which ancient Indian city was a prominent center for cotton textile production and trade?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Patna

  3. Ahmedabad

  4. Surat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surat was renowned for its cotton textile production and trade in ancient India.

What was the primary commodity traded from India to China during the ancient period?

  1. Cotton Textiles

  2. Spices

  3. Ivory

  4. Precious Stones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cotton textiles were a major export from India to China in ancient times.

Which ancient Indian kingdom controlled the Konkan Coast and played a significant role in maritime trade?

  1. Satavahana Empire

  2. Rashtrakuta Empire

  3. Chalukya Empire

  4. Maratha Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Satavahana Empire dominated the Konkan Coast and engaged in extensive maritime trade.

What was the primary mode of transportation along the Arabian Sea Route?

  1. Caravans

  2. Ships

  3. Railroads

  4. Airplanes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ships were the primary means of transportation along the Arabian Sea Route.

Which ancient Indian city served as a major trading hub for precious stones and metals?

  1. Taxila

  2. Pataliputra

  3. Ujjain

  4. Madurai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taxila was a prominent trading center for precious stones and metals in ancient India.

What was the primary commodity traded from India to Southeast Asia during the ancient period?

  1. Spices

  2. Cotton Textiles

  3. Ivory

  4. Precious Stones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spices were a major export from India to Southeast Asia in ancient times.

Which ancient Indian kingdom controlled the Coromandel Coast and played a significant role in maritime trade?

  1. Pallava Empire

  2. Chola Empire

  3. Pandya Empire

  4. Vijayanagara Empire


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Chola Empire dominated the Coromandel Coast and engaged in extensive maritime trade.

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