Exercises (As recommended in NEP 2020)

Q.1 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:

1. During the Vedic Age, the territory around River Indus and its tributaries was known as:
(a) Sindhu (b) India (c) Hindos tu Sapta Sindhu
2. The word 'medieval' is derived form Latin words medius and aevum which mean:
(a) Many changes (bMiddle age (c) Changes (d) Years of change
3. The were assigned in the Medieval Period to the people on the basis of social background and
work.
(a) Varnas KbJatis (c) Societies (d) All of these
4. Kathasaritasagar is a collection of folk tales in:
(a) Persian (b8ahskrit (c) Hindi (d) Bhojpuri
5. A/An is a written record in which events are mentioned or describe in the order of their
OCCurrence.
(a) Autobiography yot Chronicle (c) Chronicler (d) Biography
Q.2 VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS:
1. The 13" century chronicler Minhaj-i-Siraj used the term
Delhi Sultanate.
Hidustan to refer to areas under the control of

2. Segments of time into which the past has been divided is referred to as centuries. True or Fase?
3. The period between the 13" and 18 centuries AD is referred to as Mid-medieval Period/Late Medieval Period. Tick
the correct option.
4. Islam was introduced in India in the 7" century by Muslim merchants and migrants/rulers. Tick the correct option.
5. The study of inscriptions is known as
6. An empire spanning many regions is kndwnas
7. Archives are places where
cpigapbtKingional emplhe
are stored.

Q.3 ASSERTION AND REASON: NEW

Hanuscupt Docments
In the following questions two statements are given- one labeled Assertion (A) and the other labeled Reason (*). e
the correct answer to these questions from the choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R)are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
is separated from
1. Assertion: The countries of India, Pakistan, Reason: The Indian subcontinentHimalayas
Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan make the rest of Asia by the
up the Indian subcontinent. Ans
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Chapter1:

Assertiorn: The Medieval period is divided into

2. two pats. 4. Assertion: The years between AD 700 CE and AD 1700
are a huge challenge to histonans.
Reason: The Medieval period is said to extend Reason:
from AD 700 to AD 1750. No technolog1cal developments took place
between AD 700 and AD 1700
Ans b Ans C
3. Assertion: During the Medieval period many
forests were cleared. 5. Assertion: Early medieval period witnessed the
migration of forest dwellers
Reason: Agriculture developed during the Reason: Due to the spread of agriculture many
medieval period. forests were cleared.
Ans Ans a

Q.4
CASE BASED QUESTION: ZNEW
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow.
Many prashastis were also composed during the period. The word prashasti means 'in praise of. Prashastis are long
inscriptions that describe the ruie and achievements of kings. ASanskrit prashasti describing the achievements of
Nagabhatta, a Pratihara king, has been found in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Such prashastis were often written by
Brahmanas. Archaeologists have also recovered several copper plates that recorded land grants made by kings to ther
subjects. The Chola King Rajaraja I inscribed his military successes on the walls of the Brihadeswara temple in Thanjavur,
which was constructed during his rule.
(a) Longinscriptions that describe the rule and achievements of kings are called
() Manuscripts (i) Clay tablets in Prashastis (iv) Epic poems
(b) ASanskrit prashasti describing the achievements of a Pratihara king, has been found in Gwalior.
(iv) Ramabhadra
v Nagabhatta (ii) Mahendrapala I (ii) Mihira Bhoja
(c) Land grants made by the kings to their subjects were recorded on
() Stone pillars (i) Terracotta plates tn Copper plates (iv) Paintings
(d) Which ruler inscribed his military successes on the walls of the Brihadeswara temple in Thanjayur?
() Vijayalaya (i) Rajendra I (ii) Rajendra II (iy Rajaraja I

0.5 IMAGE BASED QUESTION: NEW

Look at the picture and identify the Bhakti Saint.
() Kabir
(ü) Shankaracharya
(ii) Ravidas
Guru Nanak
Exercises (As recommended in NEP 2020)
0.1 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
1. The foundation of Pala dynasty was laid by:
(a) Mahendrapala I ey Gopala (c) Devapala (d) Dharamapala
2. The Pala dynasty was succeeded by the dynasty.
(a) Hun (b) Ghori (ey Sena (d) Sainik
3. The Turks raided the Indian subçontinent in the century.
(a) 9 (c) 11 (d) 12"
4. Hiranya-Garbha was aritual which was performed in the belief that the sacrifice is reborn as:
(a) Brahmana (b) Shudra Vekshatriya (d) Vaishya
5. are credited for founding the city of Dhilli.
(a) Palas Ye Tomars (c) Rajputs (d) Paramas
6 built beautiful temples at Khajuraho.
(a) Paramas (b) Chauhans Ker chandels (d) Solankis
Q.2 VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS:
1. The great Sanskrit poet Rajasekhara was a part of Mihira Bhoja's court. True or false?
2. The Mahabodhi temple in Gaya was believed to be repaired under the rule of
Gopala/Devapala. Tick the correct
option.
3. The Arabs/Turks were the first Muslim invaders to set their sight on the Indian
4. subcontinent. Tick the correct option.
Muhammad Ghori/Mahmud of Ghazni sent Al-Biruni to the Indian subcontinent. Select the correct option.
5.
Shar mapla is believed to have established the famous Buddhist university at Vikramshila.
b. Coins indicate Mihira Bhoja had taken the title of
I. The First Battle of Tarain was won by Adjva raha
.3
fitnvira ha uhan
ASSERTION AND REASON: NEW
ne rolowing questions two statements are given- one labeled Assertn (A) and the
uTect answer to these questions from the choices (a),(b),(c) and (d) as given below: other labeled Reason (R). Select the
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and
(R) are
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(d) (A) is false, but false.
(R) is true.
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Assertion: Dantidurga performed a ritual known as
Histor
1 Assertun: Rulers of the earty medieval period 3
collected revenue from the people. Hiranya-garbha.
Redson: Early medieval rulers constructed Reason: Dantidurga was not a kshatriya by birth.
temples and forts and waged wars on Ans a
other regional kings. 4. Assertion: Kannauj was strategically and
Ans a
Nagabhatta Il emerged as a powerful
very important. Commercialy
2. Assertion: Reason: Kannauj was located on the Ganga trade
ruler in north India. route and was Connected to the Silk ro

Reason: Inthe 9th century the power of Ans a

Gurjara-Pratiharas weakened. The Rajputs ruled over most of
Ans
5. Assertion:
Punjab. present-day
Reason: TheBritish called the region under the nie
of Rajputs as Rajputana.
Ans d
Q.4 CASE BASED QUESTION: NEW
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow.
After his death, a number of
Harshavardhana, who established a powerful empire in north India in the 7th century AD.
had many landlords and warrior chiefs under
Smaller kingdoms arose in the subcontinent. The rulers of these kingdoms
were known as samantas. The sâmantas
them, whooften provided the kings with military support. Such landlords or chiefs
courts as well. Over time, the samantas became quite
had to give gifts tothe kings and were expected to attend their
own kingdoms. Besides samantas, there
powerfu. Some even declared independence from their kings and carved out their
the strength of their military prowess.
were ais0 Some men who managed to establish new kingdoms purely on

(a) established a powerful kingdom in the 7th century AD.

(ii) Chandragupta Maurya un Harshavardhana (iv) Prithviraj Chauhan
() Ashoka
(b) Whowere samantas?
Y Warrior Chiefs (i) Priests (i1) Merchants (iv) Spies
(c) Which of the following was not one of the duties of the samantas?
() Provide military support to King Advice the king on economic matters
(i) Give gifts to the King (iv) Attend King's court
(d) Which of the following statements is correct?
() After the death of Harshavardhana a number of smaller kingdoms arose in the subcontinent.
(ii) Warrior chiefs provided military support to the king
(ii) With time, some samantas declared their independence from their kings.
i All the Above

Q.5 IMAGE BASED QUESTION: NEW

Look at the image and identify the name of the temple built by the Chalukyas.
(i) Dilwara temple
(ii) Vamana temple
(i) Mahabodi temple
(iv) Kailasa temple
Exercises (As recommended in NEP 2020)
Q.1 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
1. In the middles of 9 century AD Cholas once again rose to prominence when , aChola Chief
defeated the subordinates of the Pallavas.
(a) Rajendra I o Vijayalaya (c) Aditya 1 (d) Rajaraja I
2 Chola king assumed the titles of Gangaikonda.
(a) Rajaja l (b) Rajaraja II o Rajendra I (d) Rajerndra II
3. The entire Chola kingdom was divided into provinces called:
(a) Valanadus (b) Kurrans (andalams (d) Nadus
4. Chola temples often served as:
(a) centres of learning (b) banks (c) hospitals et all of these
5. Land revenue was usually fixed at of the produce under the Chola rule.
(a) Half One third (c) One-fourth (d) One-eighth
Q2 VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS:
1 Shiva tempie in Thanjavur is shaped like a cylinder/pyramid. Tick the corret option.
2 The Cholas dominated the south for nearly 400 years. Tioe or false?
3. Peasant villages had a general assembly of vilagers called
4 The Cholas enjoyed a thriving trade with Southeast Asia and China. The or faise?
 30 History-7
Sies oChoias that maniy had peasants, had a general assembly of viliagers called ur/sabha. Tick the correcs
BmMeelalas
AUSaiy heid mportant positions in the Chota army.
The atkal kake Gagatodathoauram was constructed by Rajendra l for the purpose of 0

Q3 ASSERTION AND REASON: NEW

water fr 'nigete,
in the king Qstions wo statements are given- one labeled Assertion (A) and the other labeled Reason (R). Select the
co answer to these questions from the choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
(a) Soth (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
() Ah (A)and (R are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
4)s true but ()s false,
O)41s false but (R) is true.
Asserto: Samantas provided kings with military 3. Assertion: Rajendra Iattacked the kingdom of Sri
SUpport. Vijaya and defeated him.
The kins accepted the samantas as Reason: Sri Vijayademanded taxes from the Chola
their subordinates. ships going beyond the Malacca Strait.
Ans
Ans C
Assertion Rajaraja Ihad a strong navy. 4 Assertion: The Chola village assemblies were more or
Reason: Rajaraja I conquered the islands of less democratic in nature.
Lakshadweep and Maldives, and part Reason: Elections to the Sabhas was done by voting.
of Sinhala.
Ans C
Ans
5. Assertion: Cholas were able to protect the important
trade route to China via the Malacca Strait.
Reason: Cholas had an army comprising foot soldiers,
archers, horsemen and an elephant corps.
Ans
Q.4 CASE BASED QUESTION: NEW
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow.
The Chola administration was highly organised. The king was alipowerful. He ruled with the help of a council of ministers
and high officiais. For the purpose of administration, the entire kingdom was divided into provinces called mandalams. They
were usualy iooked after by governors. Each mandalam was further divided into valanadus, which comprised a group of
villages. Rich landlords from the Vellala caste controlled the valanadus under the supervision of the kings.Some rich
landowners were even given important posts in the central administration. The village was the smallest unit of
administration. Itwas known as nadu or kurram and was administered by an assemblyof villagers.
(a) Which of the following statements related to Chola administration is incorrect?
() The Chola administration was highly organised. (i) The king was all powerful
(1) He ruled with the help of a council of ministers and high officials None of the Above
(b) What were mandalams in the Chola kingdom?
() Group of villages (ii) Districts Ni Provinces (iv) Capitals
(c) Rich landiords from the caste controlled the valanadus under the supervision of the kings.
m Velala (1) Brahmin (i) Kshatriya (iv) Idangai
(d) What was the smallest unit of administration in Chola kingdom?
() District (i)Tehsil Linr Village (iv) None of the Above

Q.5 IMAGE BASED QUESTION: NEw

Look at the image. What is depicted in the image?
() Aditya I crowning his son Parantaka I
(n) Rajaraja I crowning his son Rajendra I
(1i) Vijayalaya blessing his son Aditya I
(iv) Rajaraja I worshipping Shiva
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Exercises (As recommended in NEP 2020)

0.1 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
1. The first ruler of Khalji dynasty was:
(a) Alauddin Khalji (b) Qutubuddun Mubarak khaly
(c) Sheikh Nizammudin Auliya 4d lalaluddin Khalji
2. The Tughiuk dynasty was founded by
(a) Muhammad-bin Tughluq u hiyasuddin Tughlu
(c) Firuz Shah Tughluq () Ami Timur
3. The first Afghan ruler was:
(a6ahlul Lodi (b) Sikandar Lodi
(c) Ibrahim Lodi (d) Khizr Khan
4. The early Sultans preferred to govern their kingdoms with the help of
(a) samantas (b) nobles (c) clients t slaves
5. The assignments of iqtas became hereditary under:
(a) Alaudd1n Khalj (b) Muhammad-bin Tughluq efruz Shah (d) lItutmish
Q.2 VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS:
1. Before Balban came to the throne, the control of the Sultans was mainly contined to cties and garrtson towns frue
or false?
2. Iravellers, _uch as lbn Batutaand Horco Polo have written about the rule of the Delhi Sultans
3.4. Alauddi n Khahcalled himself the second Alexander.
Construction of the Tamous Qutb Minar began during the rule of Qutbuddin Aibak/Shamsuddin lItutmish. Select the
correct option.
S. Alauddip Khalj/Qutubuddin Mubarak Khalji was the last and weakest of allKhyly rulers, Tick the correct option
6. Fbairbdiwanted to defeat and capture Khurasan. Huhammad-bËn TUhlaq
7 was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. 9brahim lodi
9.3 ASSERTION AND REASON: NEW
Reason 0. Selet
In the following questions two statements are given- one labeled Assertion (A) and the other labeled
the correct answer to these questions from the choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) as qiven below:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
The dynasty founded by Qutbuddin 4 Assertion: Raziya was supported by her brothers and
1. Assertion:
Aibak is known as the Slave dynasty. nobles throughout her rule.
Qutbuddin Aibak began his career as a Reason: Raziya was wiser and more competent ruler
Reason:
slave of Mahmud Ghazni. than her brothers.
Ans
Ans
Qutbuddin earned the title of Lakh 5 Assertion: Mongol invasions increased duringthe reign
2. Assertion:
Baksh. of Alauddin Khalji.
Qutbuddin gave large sums of Reason: Alauddin constructed new forts and repaired
Reason:
donations to charities.
old ones along the Mongol routes to India.
Ans h
Ans
3. Assertion: Iltutmish's rule served as a landmark
in the medieval currency system.
Reason: Itutmish introduced the silver tanka
and copper jital.
Ans
Q.4 CASE BASED QUESTION: NEW
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow.
with little
After establishing his control over Delhi. Khizr Khan tried to extend his control over more territories but met
Alam Shah Sayyid- were
Success. He and his successors - Mubarak Shah Sayyid, Muhammad Shah Sayyid, and Alauddin
Shah's rule that Bahiul
involved in aconstant struggle to keep their control over their kingdom. It was during Alauddin Alam
sights on Delhi. In AD
LOdi, the Afghan governor of Sirhind, managed to carve out a large kingdom in Punjab and set his
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History
1451, Bahlul Lodi took over the throne of Delhi and founded the Lodi dynasty. This established the rule of Afghans. The
earlier Sultans were Turks.
(a) After the Tughiuqs, the Sultanate was ruled by (ii) Afghans (iv) Khaljis
()Lodhis t Sayyids
(b) Who founded the Lodi dynasty? ti) Bahlui Lodi (iv) Khizr Khan
() Mubarak Shah (i) lbrahim Lodi
large kingdom in Punjab?
(c) Under which ruler did Bahlul Lodi manage to carve out a
(i) Khizr Khan (ii) Mubarak Shah Sayyid (ii) Muhammad Shah Sayyid (iYAlauddin Alam Shah
(d) Bahlul Lodi was the Afghan governor of
() Lahore wi Sirthind (i) Sindh (v) Agra

Q.5 IMAGE BASED QUESTION: NEWK

Look at the picture of bronze token coins. Who had introduced them?
(i) Itutmish
(ii) Alauddin Khalji
(i) Muhammad-bin-Tughluq
(iv) Firuz Tughlu