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Assertion (A): Gandhiji called for a countrywide agitation against the Rowlatt Act.
Reason (R): British authorized the government to imprison people without trial.
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Which one of the following regions was called as the "Nursery of the Bengal Army" by the British during 1850's?
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Which of the following are correctly matched?
- Cholas is Tamil Nadu
- Hoysala in Warangal
- Sultans of the Deccan
- Gajapati of Orissa
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Describe the role of Gandhiji in the Indian freedom struggle from 1922 till 1931.
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Read the following source and answer the questions that follow:
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Education and entertainment This is what Ibn Juzayy, who was deputed to write what Ibn Battuta dictated, said in his introduction. A gracious direction was transmitted (by the ruler) that he (Ibn Battuta) should dictate an account of the cities which he had seen in his travel, and of the interesting events which had clung to his memory, and that he should speak of those whom he had met of the rulers of countries, of their distinguished men of learning, and their pious saints. Accordingly, he dictated upon these subjects a narrative which gave entertainment to the mind and delight to the ears and eyes, with a variety of curious particulars by the exposition of which he gave edification and of marvellous things, by referring to which he aroused interest. |
- Why did the Sultan of Morocco insist Ibn Buttuta to dictate the story of his travel to Ibn Juzayy?
- Highlight the places Ibn Buttuta explored during his travel.
- What do Ibn Battuta's travel account reveal about the things he noted in India?
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"The Alvars and Nayanars initiated a Bhakti and Social movement with the support of State." Explain the statement.
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Explain the role Gandhiji in Indian Freedom movement from 1916 till 1922.
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Describe the causes and events of the 'Non Co-operation Movement'.
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Choose the correct option from the following statements with reference to the Magadha empire.
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Identify the name of the person from the information given below.
- He was born at Tangier in one of the most respectable and educated family.
- He considered experience gained through travel as a source of knowledge than books.
- He had travelled extensively in middle east and few trading ports on the coast of East Africa.
- He wrote a book named Rihia.
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Answer in 100-150 words
Would you agree that the drainage system in Harappan cities indicates town planning? Give reasons for your answer.
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Write a short essay (about 500 words) on the following:
Describe some ofthe distinctive features of Mohenjodaro.
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Write a short essay (about 500 words) on the following:
Discuss the main features of the Mauryan administration. Which of these elements are evident in the Asokan inscriptions that you have studied?
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Discuss whether kings in early states invariably were Kshatriyas.
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Compare and contrast the dharma or norms mentioned in the stories of Drona, Hidimba and Matanga.
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Describe the teachings of Jainism.
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What Explains the Anger of the Deccan Ryots Against the Moneylenders?
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Write a Short Essay (250-300 Words) on the Following:
How Did the American Civil War Affect the Lives of Ryots in India?
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Map work
On an outline map of the subcontinent, mark out the areas described in this chapter. Find out whether there were other areas where the Permanent Settlement and the ryotwari system were prevalent and plot these on the map as well.
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Write a short essay (about 250-300 words) on the following:-
Discuss the extent to which Bernier’s account enables historians to reconstruct contemporary rural society.
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