Q3AP08-GENERAL QUIZ

Which mountain range provided natural protection and isolation for early peoples in India?

• Hindu Kush
• Andes
• Alps
• Himalayas

How many important river systems originate from the Himalayas?

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Which region of India is referred to as Hindustan?

• The Deccan Plateau
• The northern plains
• The Himalayas
• The coastal plains

What is the name of the sea that borders Hindustan to the west?

• Indian Ocean
• Bay of Bengal
• Arabian Sea
• Red Sea

Which region of India is dry and unproductive?

• The northern plains
• The Himalayas
• The coastal plains
• The Deccan Plateau

What did communities in the coastal plains depend on for their livelihood?

• Farming
• Mining
• Fishing and maritime trade
• Livestock rearing

Which ocean was a convenient highway for trade in ancient India?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Arctic Ocean

What ensured sufficient water for farming in the coastal plains?

• Dams and irrigation systems
• Snowmelt from the Himalayas
• Groundwater reserves
• Monsoon rains

What did the coastal plains become a rich source of in ancient India?

• Diamonds
• Gold
• Spices
• Silk

Which mountain range provided a gateway for different groups of people to enter India?

• Andes
• Rocky Mountains
• Himalayas
• Hindu Kush