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

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?

Consider the following pairs regarding regional art forms and their characteristics: Art Form | Characteristic/Region 1. Basohli | Bold and intense style of miniature painting 2. Kangra | Soft colours and lyrical treatment of themes 3. Kuchipudi | Classical dance of Kerala 4. Lilatilakam | Grammar text in Manipravalam Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?