Question

(1) On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:

• [(i)] Bodh Gaya – An ancient Buddhist site
• [(ii)] Lothal – A mature Harappan site
• [(iii)] (a) Goa – Territory under Mughal Empire
• [OR] (b) Vijayanagara – Capital of Vijayanagara Empire

(2) On the same outline map of India, two places have been marked as A and B, the centres of the Indian National Movement. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.

Hint:

When marking locations on the map, always cross-check the geographic region and state. Places like Lothal (Gujarat), Bodh Gaya (Bihar), and Bombay/Calcutta (movement centres) are frequent in map-based history questions.

Answer 1

For map marking purposes, students should:

• Use proper symbols or markers on the political map:
  • Bodh Gaya – Located in present-day Bihar.
  • Lothal – Located in present-day Gujarat.
  • Goa – Located on the western coast of India, or
  • Vijayanagara – Present-day Hampi in Karnataka.
• • Identify the marked centres as:
    • A – Mumbai (Bombay) – A major hub of the Indian National Movement.
    • B – Kolkata (Calcutta) – Another key centre of the freedom struggle.
  • Write the names clearly next to A and B.