Question

Which of the following is the oldest route of contact between India and other countries of the world?

• A. Ocean routes
• B. Maritime contact
• C. Land routes
• D. Air routes

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Land routes

India’s contacts with the World have continued through the ages but her relationships through the land routes are much older than her maritime contacts. The various passes across the mountains in the north have provided

passages to the ancient travellers, while the oceans restricted such interaction for a long time.