Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the cartographic developments in the medieval period, consider the following statements regarding the maps produced by Al-Idrisi and French cartographers: 1. Al-Idrisi’s map, produced in the twelfth century, places South India at the top and Sri Lanka as an island at the top. 2. The French cartographer’s map, made in the eighteenth century, shows inland areas with greater detail than coastal areas. 3. Al-Idrisi used the Devanagari script to mark place names, including well-known places like Kanauj. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the changing meaning of the term "Hindustan" over the centuries: 1. In the thirteenth century, Minhaj-i-Siraj used the term to denote the land under the dominion of the Delhi Sultanate, excluding South India. 2. In the sixteenth century, Babur used the term in a purely political sense to describe his conquests. 3. Amir Khusrau used the word "Hind" in the fourteenth century to describe a geographical and cultural entity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the periodisation of Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. British historians in the nineteenth century divided Indian history into three periods: Hindu, Muslim, and British. 2. This division was based on the significant developments in society, economy, and culture rather than just the religion of rulers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the copying of manuscripts in the medieval period: 1. Scribes copied manuscripts with absolute precision, ensuring no variations over centuries. 2. The Shikaste style of handwriting was denser and more difficult to read than the Nastaliq style. 3. Historians often have to read multiple versions of the same text to comprehend the original author's intent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following crops were introduced into the Indian subcontinent during the period 700–1750 CE? 1. Potatoes 2. Corn 3. Chillies 4. Tea and Coffee Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the Kayasthas in the medieval period: 1. They were a caste of warriors and chieftains. 2. They rose to political importance between the eighth and fourteenth centuries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which fourteenth-century chronicler is known for writing two versions of his chronicle, the first of which was lost until the 1960s?
The map of the Indian subcontinent produced by Guillaume de l’Isle in the 1720s was primarily used by:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Dvarsamudri | 1. Southern Karnataka B. Telangani | 2. Andhra Pradesh C. Gujari | 3. Bengal D. Gauri | 4. Gujarat
Consider the following statements regarding the historical usage of the term "Hindustan": 1. Minhaj-i-Siraj included South India within the political boundaries of Hindustan. 2. Babur used the term to describe the culture and geography of the subcontinent. 3. Amir Khusrau’s "Hind" carried the same political and national meaning as the modern term "India". Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the position of Brahmanas in early medieval society, consider the following statements: 1. Their dominant position was consolidated by the support of wealthy patrons. 2. Their lack of knowledge of Sanskrit led to a decline in their social status. 3. They were often granted tax-free land by rulers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the introduction of new crops and beverages in the subcontinent: 1. Corn and Chillies were indigenous to India and spread to the rest of the world. 2. Tea and coffee were indigenous crops grown in the subcontinent since the Vedic period. 3. These innovations in crops came along with people who brought other ideas as well. 4. The arrival of these crops led to economic and cultural changes. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The term "Hind" was used by Amir Khusrau in the fourteenth century to refer to:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Gauda | 1. Andhra Pradesh B. Gajjana | 2. South India C. Dravida | 3. Afghanistan D. Andhra | 4. Bengal
Consider the following statements regarding Minhaj-i-Siraj's use of the term "Hindustan": 1. He was a chronicler who wrote primarily in Sanskrit. 2. He used the term to include the areas of Punjab, Haryana, and the lands between the Ganga and Yamuna. 3. He used the term in a political sense for lands that were part of the dominions of the Delhi Sultan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Babur's description of "Hindustan": 1. He used the term to describe the geography and fauna of the subcontinent. 2. His usage was identical to the political meaning employed by the Delhi Sultans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the role of Jatis: 1. They managed the conduct of their members through their own rules. 2. They were completely autonomous and did not pay taxes to local lords. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of a "cartographer" in the context of historical records?
Compare the availability of paper in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries: 1. In the middle of the thirteenth century, paper was abundant and used freely by common people. 2. In the fourteenth century, paper was so cheap and available that shopkeepers used it to wrap food. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the impact of the Mughal Empire's decline, consider the following statements: 1. It led to the re-emergence of regional states. 2. The regions completely lost the shared traditions that had developed during the empire. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the early history of Islam, the group that accepted the authority of the early community leaders (Khalifas) is known as:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Ma'bari | 1. Area around Delhi B. Gauri | 2. Bengal C. Awadhi | 3. Tamil Nadu D. Hindawi | 4. Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Which of the following technologies made their appearance in the subcontinent between 700 and 1750? 1. Persian wheel in irrigation 2. Spinning wheel was introduced only after the arrival of the British. 3. Firearms were completely unknown in the subcontinent until the nineteenth century. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding social hierarchy in the medieval period: 1. People were grouped into Jatis or sub-castes. 2. Jatis were not ranked and all enjoyed equal status in the hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the Sanskrit prashasti praising Balban, the region "Gajjana" refers to:
In the context of the medieval period, "Gauda" refers to which modern-day region?
Which of the following technological innovations was introduced in irrigation during the medieval period?
With reference to the "Rajputs" between the eighth and fourteenth centuries, consider the following statements: 1. The name is derived from "Rajaputra", meaning the son of a ruler. 2. The term was applied only to the rulers of Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?