NCERT Class 7 History — Chapter 7: The Making of Regional Cultures

With reference to the development of regional cultures in early medieval India, consider the following statements regarding the Chera kingdom: 1. The Chera kingdom of Mahodayapuram was established in the ninth century in the south-western part of the peninsula. 2. The rulers of this kingdom used only Sanskrit in their official inscriptions. 3. The temple theatre of the region borrowed stories from the Sanskritic epics. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the literary text Lilatilakam: 1. It is a twelfth-century text dealing with astronomy. 2. It was composed in the Manipravalam style, which literally refers to "diamonds and corals". 3. It represents the synthesis of Sanskrit and the regional language. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Jagannatha cult in Orissa, consider the following statements: 1. The deity Jagannatha was originally a local god who was later identified with Vishnu. 2. In the twelfth century, King Anangabhima III decided to erect a temple for Purushottama Jagannatha at Puri. 3. King Anantavarman dedicated his kingdom to the deity and proclaimed himself as the "deputy" of the god. 4. The Mughals and the Marathas attempted to gain control over the temple to make their rule acceptable to local people. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the tradition of miniature painting in India, consider the following statements: 1. The earliest miniatures were painted on palm leaves or wood. 2. The Mughal emperors strictly prohibited the painting of historical accounts. 3. The decline of the Mughal Empire led to the complete disappearance of the miniature tradition in northern India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following rulers is specifically credited with patronizing Kathak and elevating it to a major art form in the nineteenth century?