Impact of Geographical features on Indian History

The …………….. are the reason for the cultural and physical distinction of India from the rest of Asia.

• Himalayan mountains

• South coastal lines

• Southern plains

• Deccan plateau

The ……………………..comprises the basins of many rivers which have became seat of many great empires.

• northern plains

• Himalayan mountains

• southern plains

• Deccan plateau

India’s History developed differently in different regions due to………….

• its relief features

• the Himalayan mountains

• kingdoms and empires

• none of the above

The southern peninsula faced fewer threats of invasion because…………

• The mountain ranges acted as a barrier

• there were several oceans

• both a. and b. are correct

• both a and b are wrong

The kingdoms in the ………………had developed strong navies.

• south

• north

• east

• west

The …………have posed a barrier for many who have wanted to conquer India.

• Himalayas

• coastal areas

• northern plains

• all of the above

The ……………….had a powerful impact on the culture and society of India.

• Mongols

• Turks

• Both a and B are wrong

• Both A and B are correct

The kingdoms were able to establish empires across the Indian Ocean including:

• The islands of Sri Lanka and Indonesia

• Sri Lanka and Myanmar

• Indonesia and Myanmar

• None of the above

The lower peaks of Himalaya allowed travelers and invaders to enter India.

• True

• False

The Vindhya mountain range belongs to the:

• Greater Himalayas

• northern plains

• southern plains

• Southern peninsula