UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as

  1. ports handling foreign trade
  2. capitals of powerful kingdoms
  3. places of exquisite stone art and architecture
  4. important Buddhist pilgrimage centres

Answer

Correct Answer

ports handling foreign trade

Explanation

Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul are identified as ports and maritime trading centres of the period. They are not capitals, art centres or pilgrimage sites.

Topics: ancient india, gupta period - trade & towns, history, kadura & chaul, ports of early india - ghantasala