Foreign Invasions Through Mountain Passes

Q.

The northernmost point of India is known as as____

Q. The Himalayan mountain ranges in India served as a barrier and protected the country from many foreign invasions.

1. True
2. False

Q. The mountain pass provided a direct entry into Punjab.

1. Golan
2. Khyber
3. Khuram

Q. This mountain range in Punjab stands like a strong wall defending our country. These snow-clad mountains and the thick forests prevented a lot of foreign invasions into Punjab. Identify this mountain range.

1. The Himalayas
2. The Shivalik hills
3. The Kirthar hills
4. The Vindhyas

Q. Which among the following not a mountain pass that lies in the Sulaiman and the Kirthar hills?

1. Khyber pass
2. Bolan pass
3. Gomal pass
4. Sonchal pass

Q. was the latest foreign invader to attack Punjab.

1. Aurangzeb
2. Alexander
3. Shah Jaman

Q. The first foreigner to invade Punjab was _______.

1. Babur
2. Ahmed Shah Abdali
3. Shah Jahan
4. Alexander the Great

Q. Which of the famous battles took place in Punjab?

1. The Battle of Terrain.
2. The three Battles of Panipat.
3. The Battle of Plassey
4. None of the above.

Q. Statement 1: The people of Punjab naturally transformed into brave warriors, staying ahead of most Indians.

Statement 2: Punjab was always threatened by foreign invaders due to its unique geographical features.

1. Both statements are correct and statement 1 is the correct justification of statement 2.
2. Both statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct justification of statement 1.
3. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
4. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

Q. The ________ pass provids direct entry to Punjab.

1. Bolan
2. Kuram
3. Khyber
4. Tochi

Q. Choose the correct option based on the statements given below.

Statement 1: Punjabis are known to be brave and warrior like.

Statement 2: This is because Punjab as a region faced multiple invasions that changed the temperament of the people.

1. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is incorrect.
2. Statements 1 and 2 are correct but unrelated.
3. Statements 1 and 2 are correct and related.
4. Both statements are incorrect.

Q. Punjab was a part of the Gaznavi empire for about ____ years.

1. 150
2. 200
3. 250
4. 300

Q.

The battle of Khanwa took place in ________.

Q. How did Punjab get the title of being the 'Gateway to India'?

1. Due to the installation of a fort by Shah Jahan in Punjab to prevent further invasions.
2. Due to a large number of mountain passes that provided an easy access to Punjab.
3. Due to large mountain ranges giving direct access to Punjab and its surrounding territories.
4. Due to the five rivers that gave access to foreigners into Punjab.

Q. Which of the following rulers tried to claim Punjab based on their ancestral rights?

1. Alexander
2. Ahmed Shah Abdali
3. Shah Jaman
4. Mohammed Ghori