What did Rudyard Kipling describe as 'a thread running across the map of India'?
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The Himalayan range of mountains
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The Narmada river
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The Ganga river
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The Grand Trunk Road
Rudyard Kipling famously described the Grand Trunk Road as 'a thread running across the map of India' in his novel 'Kim'. This ancient route connects India's east and west, symbolizing unity and continuity. The Himalayan range, Narmada, and Ganga are significant geographical features but were not described this way by Kipling.
To answer this question, you need to be familiar with Rudyard Kipling's works and his description of India.
Option A) The Himalayan range of mountains - This option is incorrect because Rudyard Kipling did not describe the Himalayan range as 'a thread running across the map of India'.
Option B) The Narmada river - This option is incorrect because Rudyard Kipling did not describe the Narmada river as 'a thread running across the map of India'.
Option C) The Ganga river - This option is incorrect because Rudyard Kipling did not describe the Ganga river as 'a thread running across the map of India'.
Option D) The Grand Trunk Road - This option is correct because Rudyard Kipling described the Grand Trunk Road as 'a thread running across the map of India'. The Grand Trunk Road is one of the oldest and longest roads in the Indian subcontinent, connecting several major cities and towns across India.
The correct answer is D) The Grand Trunk Road. This option is correct because Rudyard Kipling described it as 'a thread running across the map of India'.