Geography of India - Major Mountain Range

Which prominent mountain range acts as a natural frontier between India and Tibet?

• Deccan Plateaus

• Western Ghats

• Himalayas

• Eastern Ghats

Why did Shah Jahan decide to build the Taj Mahal?

• To showcase the pinnacle of Mughal architectural design

• To commemorate his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal

• To establish a grand mosque for Islamic worship

• To exhibit his immense wealth and authority

What was a significant contribution of Gupta doctors to the field of medicine?

• They pioneered the use of surgical instruments

• They focused exclusively on spiritual healing

• They relied only on traditional herbal remedies

• They provided care only to the elite class

Which mathematical innovation is attributed to the Gupta Empire?

• The introduction of zero as a numeral

• The development of algebra

• The concept of irrational numbers

• The use of decimals

What does the concept of Dharma signify in Hindu philosophy?

• Living a life guided by righteousness and duty

• Achieving wealth and prosperity

• Attaining personal desires and pleasures

• Engaging in actions that lead to chaos and disorder

Which of the following statements about the Silk Roads is false?

• It encompassed maritime routes where sailors navigated the monsoon winds across the Indian Ocean.

• It served as a terrestrial corridor linking China, India, and Europe.

• Silk was exported from India to China and Rome.

• Silk was the sole commodity exchanged along the route.

What is the belief in the cycle of death and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism called?

• dharma

• nirvana

• reincarnation

• karma

How does Jainism's non-theistic belief system differ from theistic religions?

• Jainism believes in a pantheon of gods

• Jainism denies the existence of a creator god

• Jainism worships a single supreme deity

• Jainism focuses on the worship of nature

Which method did Gandhi advocate for to bring about social and political reform?

• Economic sanctions

• Nonviolent civil disobedience

• Military force

• Armed resistance