From the ancient period, which of the following mountain passes known as the gateway of India?
A. Khyber and Bolan passes
B. Khrdung La pass
C. Nathu La pass
D. Mana pass
Answer:A
From the ancient period, which of the following mountain passes known as the gateway of India?
A. Khyber and Bolan passes B. Khrdung La pass C. Nathu La pass D. Mana pass
Explanation: It is said that 'since early Siwalik times there has been a more or less constant intercourse between East Africa, Arabia, Central Asia and India maintained by the migrations of herds of mammals'. It is also stated that (India) 'received large accessions by migration of the larger quadrupeds from Egypt, Arabia, Central Asia, and even from the distant North America by way of land bridges across Alaska, Siberia and Mongolia'. Human migration is also possible on these routes. In historical times the use of the Khyber and Bolan passes in the west is well known. Among these, the use of the former was very frequent and is known as the gateway to India.