{"id":75701,"date":"2024-04-20T12:20:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=75701"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:20:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:20:33","slug":"the-strategic-location-of-some-forts-in-sikkim-highlights-their-role-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-strategic-location-of-some-forts-in-sikkim-highlights-their-role-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The strategic location of some forts in Sikkim highlights their role in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Border defense&#8221; option2=&#8221;Controlling trade routes&#8221; option3=&#8221;Monitoring mountain passes&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The strategic location of some forts in Sikkim highlights their role in border defense, controlling trade routes, and monitoring mountain passes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Border defense:<\/strong> The forts were built in strategic locations to defend the borders of Sikkim from invaders. For example, the Namgyal Dzong fort was built in the 17th century to protect Sikkim from the Bhutanese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Controlling trade routes:<\/strong> The forts were also built to control trade routes that passed through Sikkim. For example, the Rabdentse fort was built in the 17th century to control the trade route between Tibet and India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitoring mountain passes:<\/strong> The forts were also built to monitor mountain passes that could be used by invaders. For example, the Tsongmogang fort was built in the 17th century to monitor the Nathu La pass, which is a major trade route between India and China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The forts in Sikkim are an important part of the state&#8217;s history and culture. 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