Question

In Medieval India, kings chose to rule from Delhi because of numerous factors that proved advantageous to them. Choose those factors from the options given below.

• A. The fertile soil was favourable for agricultural progress.
• B. River Yamuna allowed the import of horses from Iran and thus strengthened the army.
• C. Stones from the Aravali mountains were used for the construction of Forts and buildings.
• D. Aravali Mountain ranges acted as a natural defence against the invasions of enemies, thus fortifying Delhi.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A The fertile soil was favourable for agricultural progress.
C Stones from the Aravali mountains were used for the construction of Forts and buildings.
D Aravali Mountain ranges acted as a natural defence against the invasions of enemies, thus fortifying Delhi.

Delhi was located in the Indo-Gangetic plain, so the soil was fertile, which was beneficial for Agriculture. Stones from the Aravali mountains were used for the construction of forts and buildings, thus strengthening Delhi against attacks. River Yamuna helped in transportation to the nearby villages and also provided water.