Why was the location of Pataliputra useful for governance?
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Correct answer: It was near rivers and communication routes
Pataliputra stood near major rivers and routes in the middle Ganga region. This position facilitated transport, communication, movement of officials and armies, and access to fertile resources. It also had strategic value for a capital. Thus, option A is correct; the remaining choices give an inaccurate physical description of the city.
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It was near rivers and communication routes
Why is this the correct answer?
Pataliputra stood near major rivers and routes in the middle Ganga region. This position facilitated transport, communication, movement of officials and armies, and access to fertile resources. It also had strategic value for a capital. Thus, option A is correct; the remaining choices give an inaccurate physical description of the city.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: An Empire Across Three Continents. Topic: Political structure.
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