Which statement is correct in the context of India and the world?

Correct answer: India gave ideas goods and culture to the world and also received influences

The direct answer is B: India both gave ideas, goods, and culture to the world and also received influences from other regions. History is usually a process of exchange, not a one-way story. Indian mathematics, including the decimal tradition, religious and philosophical ideas, textiles, spices, crafts, and other goods travelled through land and sea routes. At the same time, contacts with Central Asia, Persia, Greece, Southeast Asia, and other regions brought new artistic, political, linguistic, and commercial influences into India. Option A is wrong because “only received” ignores India’s important contributions to other societies. Option B is correct because it recognizes both giving and receiving. Option C is wrong because India had extensive land and maritime connections with the wider world. Option D is wrong because routes through mountain passes, the northwest, coastal ports, and the Indian Ocean enabled contact and trade. Avoid absolute words such as “only,” “nothing,” and “no relation” unless the facts clearly support them. Exam cue: India’s world relationship was a two-way exchange of ideas, goods, people, and culture.