Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Human Settlements

Question:

Which of the following is an ancient town of India?

Options:

Kolkata

Madurai

Agra

Nagpur

Correct Answer:

Madurai

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Madurai.

Ancient Towns: There are number of towns in India having historical background spanning over 2000 years. Most of them developed as religious and cultural centres. Varanasi is one of the important towns among these. Prayag (Allahabad), Pataliputra (Patna), Madurai are some other examples of ancient towns in the country.