Ancient Geopolitics

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Exam Year

1998

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_1998_71 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Read these statements: **Assertion (A):** Kushans traded through Gulf of Persian and Red Sea. **Reason (R):** Their well organised naval force base was highly qualified. In context to the above which is the correct answer:

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Correct Option: C

Kushans facilitated trade through the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, but they did not have a well-organized naval force. Their strength lay in controlling major land-based trade routes like the Silk Road.

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