Question

Show the following places on the outline map of India supplied to you with the symbol \( \bigcirc \) and also write their names. For correct name and location, 1+1 marks are allotted.
(i) The place where the capital of Pandavas was located
(ii) The place where the Temple of Mahakal is located
(iii) The place where Mahavira attained Nirvana
(iv) The place where the Dargah of Sheikh Muinuddin Chishti is located
(v) The place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment

Hint:

To excel in map-based questions, practice identifying historical and religious places on the map regularly. Remember their significance for better retention.

Answer 1

(i) The place where the capital of Pandavas was located: Hastinapur (located in present-day Uttar Pradesh).
(ii) The place where the Temple of Mahakal is located: Ujjain (located in Madhya Pradesh).
(iii) The place where Mahavira attained Nirvana: Pavapuri (located in Bihar).
(iv) The place where the Dargah of Sheikh Muinuddin Chishti is located: Ajmer (located in Rajasthan).
(v) The place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment: Bodh Gaya (located in Bihar).