Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Human Settlements

Question:
Read the Passage Given Below and answer the following question. (Q No 5)
Towns flourished since prehistoric times in India. Even at the time of Indus valley civilisation, towns like Harappa and Mohanjodaro were in existence. The following period has witnessed evolution of towns. It continued with periodic ups and downs until the arrival of Europeans in India in the eighteenth century. On the basis of their evolution in different periods, Indian towns may be classified as: • Ancient towns, • Medieval towns, and • Modern towns.
Which of the following is not an ancient town of India?
Options:
Madurai
Varanasi
Patna
Agra
Correct Answer:
Agra
Explanation:
Agra is a medieval Town.