Which is an ancient town in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Prayagraj
Indian towns are grouped by the period in which they grew: ancient, medieval and modern.
Option (1) Prayagraj — Correct. Prayag (Prayagraj) is an ancient town. Such towns have a history of over 2000 years.
Option (2) Jaipur — Incorrect. Jaipur is a medieval town.
Option (3) Puducherry — Incorrect. Pondicherry (Puducherry) is a modern town, a trading port built by the Europeans.
Option (4) Bhilai — Incorrect. Bhilai grew as an industrial centre after independence.
NCERT (2026-27): “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 (Prayagraj), Pataliputra (Patna), Madurai are some other examples of ancient towns in the country.” |