Question
Class 7Social ScienceIndia and her Neighbor

Match the countries in Column A with their corresponding cultural or historical features in Column B.

Column A

Column B

1. Bhutan

(a) Borobudur Stopa

2. Sri Lanka

(b) Kartarpur Corridor

3. Indonesia

(c) Pashupatinatha temple

4. Nepal

(d) Gross National Happiness Index

5. Pakistan

(e) Buddhism introduced by Mahendra and Sanghamitra

Verified Answer

1 - D (Bhutan developed the Gross National Happiness Index measuring sustainability, good governance, and cultural promotion instead of relying on GDP alone.)

2 - E (Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE by Emperor Aśhoka's children, Mahendra and Sanghamitrā, establishing lasting spiritual ties.)

3 - A (The Borobudur Stūpa in Indonesia is the world's largest Buddhist monument built in the 8th-9th centuries with unique pyramidal architecture.)

4 - C (The Paśhupatinātha temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a major Hindu pilgrimage destination reflecting deep cultural and religious connections with India.)

5 - B (The Kartarpur Corridor opened in 2019, allowing Indian Sikh pilgrims visa-free access to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Guru Nānak's final resting place.)