Question

India is known for its strategic location and natural boundaries. How do you think these boundaries have contributed to the fortunes of the country over the years?

• A. These boundaries continue to hinder trade as India is unable to procure a number of key commodities from overseas.
• B. The boundaries have often acted as natural obstacles against foreign invasion.
• C. Natural boundaries have resulted in the country having to prosper in complete isolation.
• D. The Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean have always kept invaders at bay, allowing traders to commute to and from India.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The boundaries have often acted as natural obstacles against foreign invasion.

The natural boundaries that India possesses in the form of mountains, seas, and other geographical features, have often served as necessary obstacles against foreign invasion over the years. India's strategic location allows it to better access a number of key locations across the globe given its relative centrality.