In ancient times the southern area beyond the ______ was known as Southern Route.
A
Vindhyachal ranges
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B
Satpura ranges
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C
Aravali ranges
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D
Himalayan ranges
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Solution
The correct option is C Vindhyachal ranges There were two domestic trade routes in India. The Northern route started from Tamralipty in Bengal to Hastinapur in present Uttar Pradesh. In ancient times the Southern area beyond the Vindhyachal ranges was known as the Southern route. The Southern Route passed in two directions. One direction went from Paithan on the banks of Godavari in Maharashtra to the places in Bihar. The other route followed the coastal route in South India.