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Question
Picture study.
This is an outline map of India.
1. Mark the areas under Ashoka’s rule.
2. Name one ancient town and one modern town on the map.
Solution
1. Areas under Ashoka’s rule are shown in Brown Colour.
2. (i)Ancient town: Pataliputra
(ii)Modem city: Delhi.
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