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Standard VII
Geography
Waterways
Surat was con...
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Surat was considered the Gateway to the East.
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Solution
The given statement is false.
Explanation:
Surat is the port city of Gujarat. It was considered the Gateway to the West. It was an important centre for trade with West Asia via
the Gulf of
Ormuz
.
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