Exercise Solutions Available
Step-by-step answers for all textbook questions in this chapter
Instructions
- Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Maximum Marks: 50
- Attempt all questions.
Section A — One Mark (10 × 1 = 10)
1. What is the study of inscriptions called? 2. Who founded the Brahmo Samaj? 3. Name the Mughal emperor who built Fatehpur Sikri. 4. What is the normal lapse rate? 5. In which layer of the atmosphere does all weather occur? 6. When was the Dandi March? 7. Name any one cause of the 1857 revolt. 8. What is Din-i-Ilahi? 9. Name the Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha's reign. 10. What percentage of the atmosphere is nitrogen?
Section B — Short Answer (5 × 4 = 20)
Answer any 5:
11. What are primary and secondary sources of history? 12. Explain the causes and result of the 1857 revolt. 13. Describe Akbar's policy of religious tolerance. 14. Write a note on the contribution of Raja Ram Mohan Roy. 15. Describe the layers of the atmosphere. 16. What is the difference between weather and climate?
Section C — Long Answer (2 × 10 = 20)
Answer any 2:
17. Describe the types of sources used to study history with examples. 18. Write about Gandhi's role in India's freedom struggle. 19. Explain the Mughal Empire under Akbar — administration, religion, and architecture.
Answer After Finishing
- Check Section A answers first (one per question)
- For Section B: each answer needs at least 3 keywords from the textbook
- For Section C: check you have used headings, examples, and concluded properly