Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

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Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
1. Who was the teacher and guardian of Shivaji?
a) Dadaji Kondadev
b) Kavi Kalash
c) Jijabai
d) Ramdas
Answer:
a) Dadaji Kondadev

Question 2.
How was the Prime Minister of Maratha kings known?
a) Deshmukh
b) Peshwa
c) Panditrao
d) Patil
Answer:
b) Peshwa

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 3.
Name the family priest of Shambhuji who influenced him in his day-to-day administration.
a) Shahu
b) Anaji Datto
c) Dadaji Kondadev
d) KaviKalash
Answer
c) Dadaji Kondadev

Question 4.
What was the backbone of Shivaji’s army in the beginning?
a) Artillery
b) Cavalry
c) Infantry
d) Elephantry
Answer:
c) Infantry

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 5.
Who proclaimed wars and freed Malwa and Gujarat from Mughal domination?
a) Balaji Vishwanath
b) Bajirao
c) Balaji Bajirao
d) Shahu
Answer:
Bajirao

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. The spread of the …………….. movement in Maharashtra helped the Maratha people to develop
consciousness and oneness.
Answer:
Bhakti

2. …………… was the key official of the revenue administration of Peshwa.
Answer:
Kamavisdar

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

3. The imperial moment of the Marathas sadly ended at ………………. in 1761.
Answer:
Panipat

4. ……………… was the foreign minister in the Ashtapradhan.
Answer:
Sumant / Dubeer

5. Shambhuji succeeded Shivaji after a succession tussle with ………………..
Answer:
Anaji Datto

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

III. Match the following.

1. Shahji Bhonsle a) Mother of Shivaji
2. Shambhuji b) General of Bijapur
3. Shahu c) Shivaji’s father
4. Jijabai d) Son of Shivaji
5. Afzal khan e) Shambhuji’s grandson

Answer:

1. Shahji Bhonsle c) Shivaji’s father
2. Shambhuji d) Son of Shivaji
3. Shahu e) Shambhuji’s grandson
4. Jijabai a) Mother of Shivaji
5. Afzal khan b) General of Bijapur

IV. State true or false:

1. The rocky and mountainous terrain gave protection to the Marathas from invaders.
Answer:
True

2. Hymns composed in Sanskrit by the Bhakti saints were sung by people of all castes and classes.
Answer:
False

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

3. Shivaji captured Puranthar from the Mughals.
Answer:
True

4. Deshmukhs held sway over rural regions and their control was over between twenty and a hundred villages.
Answer:
True

5. Abdali invaded ten times before finally marching on Delhi.
Answer:
False

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

V. Consider the following statements. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer:

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Soldiers were to live in forts and towns far away from home
Reason (R) : Maratha soldiers were not permitted to retire from battlefields each year for the
purpose of cultivating their land.
a) R is correct explanation of A
b) R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is Wrong and R is correct
d)A and R are wrong
Answer:
a) R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Statement I: Judging from the ledgers of correspondence and account books, Peshwas were keen on accurate record-keeping.
Statement II: Artillery decided the battle at Panipat in 1761.
a) I is correct
b) II is correct
c) I and II are correct
d) I and II are false
Answer:
a) R is the correct explanation of A

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 3.
Find the odd one out
Shahji, Shivaji, Shambuji, Shahu, Rahuji Bhonsle
Answer:
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas 2

Question 4.
Find out the wrong pair
1. Gaikwad – Baroda
2. Peshwa – Nagpur
3. Holkar – Indore
4. Shinde – Gwalior
Answer:
2. Peshwa – Nagpur

Question 5.
Arrange the events in chronological order
I) Shivaji became totally independent after the death of his guardian Kondadev.
II) Emperor Shahu died when Balaji Bajirao was Peshwa.
III) Shivaji resumed his military raids after his father’s death and conquered Javali.
IV) Balaji Vishwanath became Peshwa.
Answer:
I), III), IV), II)

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

VI. Answer in one or two sentences:

Question 1.
The impact of the Bhakti movement on Marathas.
Answer:

  • The Bhakti movement in Maharastra helped the Maratha people to develop consciousness of their identity and oneness.
  • It promoted a feeling of unity and social equality among the Marathas.

Question 2.
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
Answer:
Chauth:
It is one-fourth of the revenue collected as the protection money collected from the people by Shivaji.

Sardeshmukhi:
It was an extra one-tenth, as the chieftain’s due collected by Shivaji.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 3.
Role of Kamavisdar in Maratha revenue administration.
Answer:

  • The revenue administration of Peshwas was headed by Kamavisdar.
  • He had to maintain a small body of soldiers to police the administrative area, from where they collected tribute or tax.

Question 4.
Execution of Shambhuji by Mughal Army.
Answer:

  • Shambhuji was in no position to resist the Mughals.
  • But Aurangzeb himself arrived to Deccan and captured Shambhuji and after torture, hanged them put to death.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 5.
Battle of Panipat fought in 1761.
Answer:
The imperial moment of the Marathas sadly ended at Panipat near Delhi in 1761. The king of the Afghans, Ahmad Shah Abdali, invaded eight times before finally marching onto Delhi. The Marathas were now divided among several commanders, who approached the battle with different tactics. Artillery decided the battle in January 1761. The mobile artillery of the Afghans proved lethal against both Maratha cavalry and infantry.

VII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Examine the essential features of the Maratha administration under Shivaji.
Answer:
Village Administration:

  • Deshmukh control twenty and a hundred villages.
  • Each village was administered by village headman ‘Patil’, who was assisted by village accountant ‘Kulkami’.

Military Administration:

  • Shivaji gave utmost attention to his army and the training of its personnel.
  • Every soldier was selected by Shivaji.
  • Retired captains holding in charge of guarding the forts.

Ashtapradhan:
Shivaji designated eight ministers as ‘Ashtapradhan’. Peshwa was the Prime minister and Amatya was the finance minister.

Revenue Administration:

  • He collected Chauth and Sardeshmukhi taxes.
  • The assessments were made 3/5 left to the cultivator and 2/5 taken by the Government.

Judicial Administration:

  • Civil cases decided by the Panchayat and village council.
  • Criminal laws were based on the shastras of Hindu law books.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

VIII. HOTs:

Question 1.
Compare the revenue administration of the Peshwas with that of Shivaji.
Answer:

  • Peshwas appointed Kamavisdar to collect the tax.
  • A small staff of clerks and servants were employed to maintain revenue records.
  • The contract for revenue collection auctioned.
  • A prospective tax or Revenue required to pay one third to one – half of the revenue.
  • While Shivaji required to pay Chauth (1/4 of revenue) as protection money, and Sardeshmukhi (extra 1/10 of revenue) chieftain’s due.
  • The assessment was made on three fifths (3/5) left to the cultivator and two fifths (2/5) taken by the government.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

X. Student Activity:

I. Match the responsibilities of Ashtapradhan

A B
1. Amatya a) Foreign Minister
2. Waqia b) Commander-in-chief
3. Sumant c) Finance Minister
4. Senapati d) Interior Minister

Answer:

A B
1. Amatya a) Foreign Minister
2. Waqia d) Interior Minister
3. Sumant c) Finance Minister
4. Senapati b) Commander-in-chief

2. Group Activity

Question
Collect information about the Thanjavur Marathas with special reference to their contribution to education, art, and architecture.
Answer:

  •  Venkoji, a half-brother of great Maratha king Shivaji established the Maratha Kingdom at Tanjore in April 1674 A.D.
  •  Shahuji I, Serfoji I, Serfoji II were important rulers of Tanjore Maratha place, Saraswathi Mahal Library were important buildings built by them.
  • They favoured, Sanskrit, and Telugu literature.
  • Tanjore paintings are added beauty to their palaces.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

7th Social Science Guide Rise of Marathas and Peshwas Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct answer.

Question 1.
The welfare system followed by Shivaji was
a) Tulughama
b) Guerilla
c) Tank System
d) Bluewater policy
Answer:
b) Guerilla

Question 2.
The major Mughal port in the Arabian sea was
a) Karachi
b) Cochin
c) Goa
d) Surat
Answer:
d) Surat

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 3.
Shivaji assumed the title Chhatrapathi in the year.
a)1654
b)1664
c)1674
d)1684
Answer:
b) 1664

Question 4.
The village accountant and a keeper of records in the Maratha empire was
a) Kulkarni
b) Patil
c) Nyayadhish
d) Senapathi
Answer:
a) Kulkarni

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 5.
Eight ministers council of Shivaji was known as
a) Astadiggajas
b) Ashta Pradhan
c) Navarathnas
d) Triratnas
Answer:
b) Ashta Pradhan

Question 6.
The name of the Gwalior Maratha family is ……………..
a) Gaikuvar
b) Bhosle
c) Holkan
d) Scindhia
Answer:
d) Scindhia

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 7.
Shivaji conquered Javali from the Maratha chief …………………..
a) Chandra Rao More
b) Shaisha Khan
c) Afzal khan
d) Kondadev
Answer:
a) Chandra Rao More

Question 8.
………………was the major port of Mughals.
a) Bijapur
b) Javali
c) Pune
d) Surat
Answer:
d) Surat

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 9.
In Maratha administration ……………… held sway over rural regions.
a) Patil
b) Kulkami
c) Deshmukkhs
d) All of these
Answer:
c) Deshmukkhs

Question 10.
In Maratha Administration Waqia – navis was responsible for …………….. ministry.
a) Finance
b) External affairs
c) Interior
d) Law
Answer:
c) Interior

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. ……………. was the father of Shivaji.
Answer:
Shaji Bhonsle

2. Shivaji’s mother ……………….
Answer:
Jijabal.

3. Two great Hindu epics are ……………. and the ……………
Answer:
Ramé yana, Mahabharatha.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

4. The strength of Shivaji’s army was …………….. Soldiers.
Answer:
Mavali foot

5. Shivaji conquered Javali in …………………
Answer:
1656

6. Aurangzeb’s uncle and the Mughal general were…………….
Answer:
Shaista Khan

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

7. Shivaji plundered Surat in ………………
Answer:
1664.

8. Chatrapati means ……………….
Answer:
Parasolpati

9. The village headman in Maratha kingdom was …………………..
Answer:
Patil.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

10. ………………… was the chief Justice in the Marathon empire.
Answer:
Nyayadhish

11. Shahu mean …………….
Answer:
honest

12.Two prominent Maratha families are …………….., …………….
Answer:
Gaikwad, Peshwa

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

13. During the period of the ……………….. the northern frontiers of the Maratha state extended
Answer:
Peshwa Balaji Bajiro

14. The revenue administration of Peshwa was headed by a key official called ………………….
Answer:
Kamavisdar

15. the Third Battle of Panipat was fought in the year …………………
Answer:
1761 A.D

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

III. Match the following:

1. Peshura a) Village accountant
2. Patil b) Finance Minister
3. Amatya c) Prime minister
4. Kulkami d) Village head man

Answer:

1. Peshura c) Prime minister
2. Patil d) Village head man
3. Amatya b) Finance Minister
4. Kulkami a) Village accountant

IV. State true or false:

1. The Bhakti Movement in Maharastra helped the Maratha people develop consciousness of their identity and oneness
Answer:
True

2. The forces of Shivaji Plundered Surat in 1674.
Answer:
False

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

V. Consider the following statements. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer:

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Shivaji’s father captivated by the Sultan of Bijapur.
Reason (R) : Shivaji’s Military raids angered the Sultan of Bijapur.
a) R is not the correct explanation of A
b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is wrong
d) (A) and (R) are Correct
Answer:
b) R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Assertion (A) : Bajirao assumed the powers of the commands in chief
Reason (R) : He didn’t want to depend on Deshmukh’s
a) R is not the correct explanation of A
b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is wrong
d) (A) and (R) are Correct
Answer:
a) R is not the correct explanation of A

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

Question 3.
Find the odd one out.
1. Shurunavis, Waqia – Navis, Sumant, Kamavisdar
Answer:
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas 1

VI. Answer in one or two sentences:

Question 1.
Who were the notable saints of the Bhakthi movement?
Answer:
Eknath, Tukaram, and Ramdas were the notable saints of the Bhakti Movement

Question 2.
What is the meaning of Chhatrapati?
Answer:
Chhatra means ‘parasol’, pati means ‘master or lord’ is the Sanskrit equivalent of King or Emperor. It was used by the Marathas, especially Shivaji.

Question 3.
Name the prominent Maratha families.
Answer:

  • Gaekwad at Baroda
  • Bhonsle at Nagpur
  • Holkar at Indore
  • Shinde or Scindhia at Gwalior
  • Peshwa at Pune.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas

VII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
What were the factors responsible for the rise of Marathas?
Answer:
Geographical Features:
The rocky and mountainous terrain proved to be advantageous in guerrilla warfare for Marathas.

Bhakti Movement and the Marathas:
The Bhakthi Movement in Maharashtra helped the Maratha people develop consciousness of their identity and oneness. It promoted a feeling of unity and social equality among the Marathas.

Literature and Language of the Marathas:
Marathi Language and literature also served to develop unity among the people.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th English Guide Term 3 Supplementary Chapter 2 Man Overboard

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7th English Guide Man Overboard Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Textual Exercise

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 130)

A. Complete the following statements.

1. Everyone on the ship started to pray because
Answer:
they received a message about the formation of a storm

2. Vasantha’s imagination run wild because
Answer:
She had heard her teacher’s story of the storm

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3. Vasantha made a lot of noise because
Answer:
a man tumbled over the railings into the wild sea

4. Vasantha could not see the rescue operation because
Answer:
the lifeboat was too far for her to see

5. The captain presented a gift to Vasantha because…
Answer:
of her immediate action in saving a man

B. Identify the speaker/character.

1. “Don’t worry, Madam, it’s only a warning.”
Answer:
The gentleman consoled the old lady, with these words.

2. “A man fell into the sea. Please save him. ”
Answer:
Vasantha shouted these words to the captain

3. “Stop ship. Drop anchor. Quick! ”
Answer:
Captain ordered to the crew members.

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4. “He’ll have to be given artificial respiration and kept warm.”
Answer:
The doctor informed Vasantha with these words.

5. “Wake up, child.”
Answer:
A sailor made sleeping Vasantha to wake up with these words.

C. Book Talk!

Read the story once again and fill in the boxes.
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Answer:
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Project

E. Look at the picture. Browse the internet with the help of your teacher to get information about the little brave hearts of India.
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Search for similar brave hearts in your locality.

Scan the QR. Download the nomination form for National Bravery Award. Read the instructions and fill the nomination for NBA.

Little brave hearts of India:
1. Gunjan, a young girl offered herself as a hostage to save her friends. She with her classmates were abducted in a school van in Assam. She was freed by the gunmen.
2. 17 years old Reshen Fatma’s uncle poured acid on her head when she refused to marry him. She pushed him off the car bravely. She managed to escape and went to the police station.
3. 16-year-old Monika, saw her neighbour drowning, in the Alaknanda river in Uttarkhand. She jumped in and saved him. But she was drawn in the current and sadly drowned.
4. 10 years old Vishal from Gujarat carried two 7 years old boys on his shoulders when he saw them drowning. He pulled them out.
5. Rumoh Meto, risked his own life while saving a 32-year-old man. Who was stuck to a 33 kV high voltage line? Rumoh sustained injuries and bums. His brave actions saved a life.
6. Riya a 15 years old girl from Lucknow sacrificed her life to save her father, when miscreants entered her house and attacked her family, they tried to shoot her father. Riya came in the way. and took the bullet herself. She saved her father. But Riya died on the spot.

Step to Success

F. In each question below, there is a sentence in which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R, and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

1. When he
P: did not know
Q: he was nervous and
R: heard the hue and cry at midnight
S: what to do
a. RQPS
b. QSPR
c. SQPR
d. PQRS
Answer:
a) RQPS

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2. They felt safer
P: to watch the mountain
Q: of more than five miles
R: as they settled down
S: from a distance
a. RPSQ
b. RSQP
c. PQSR
d. PRSQ
Answer:
b) RSQP

3. If you need help
P: promptly and politely
Q: ask for attendants
R: to help our customers
S: who have instructions
a. SQPR
b. QPSR
c. QSRP
d. SQRP
Answer:
c) QSRP

4. He knew that
P: and then to save himself
Q: was to save all the lives
R: entmsted to his care
S: the duty of a captain
a. PQRS
b. SQRP
c. SPRQ
d. QSRP
Answer:
b) SQRP

5. With her body
P: dragging her unwilling feet
Q: week and infirm
R: doubled with age
S: she persisted in her mission
a. PQRS
b. QPRS
c. RQPS
d. SRPQ
Answer:
a) PQRS

Man Overboard Summary in English

Vasantha, a child travels in the ship named S.S. Rajula, all alone. The next day, the announcement comes that there is a storm blowing in the Indian Ocean. Vasantha is not worried like others. She runs around and plays. At that time she sees a man falling into the sea, accidentally. She informs people in the ship. The man who fell down into the sea is rescued with great difficulty. Vasantha is honoured with a lovely present by the captain of the ship.

Man Overboard Summary in Tamil

வசந்தா என்ற குழந்தை ராஜீடிலா என்ற கப்பலில் தனியாகப் பயணம் செய்கிறாள். மறுநாள் ஒரு அறிவிப்பு வருகிறது. இந்தியப் பெருங்கடலில் ஒரு புயல் உருவாகி இருப்பதாக தகவல் வருகிறது. வசந்தா மற்றவரைப் போல கவலைப்படவில்லை. கப்பலைச் சுற்றி விளையாடுகிறாள். அப்போது, ஒருவர் எதிர்பாராது கடலில் விழுந்து விடுவதைப் பார்க்கிறாள். கப்பலில் உள்ளவர்களிடம் தகவல் சொல்லுகிறாள். கடலில் விழுந்தவர், மிகுந்த சிரமத்திற்கு பிறகு, மீட்கப்படுகிறார். வசந்தாவை பாராட்டி கௌரவிக்க, கப்பல் கேப்டன் அவளுக்கு அழகிய பரிசு தரு

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Geography Term 3 Chapter 1 Exploring Continents – North America and South America

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7th Social Science Guide Exploring Continents – North America and South America Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
The ………………….. separates North America from Asia.
a) Bering Strait
b) Palk Strait
c) Malacca Strait
d) Gibraltar straits
Answer:
a) Bering Strait

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Geography Term 3 Chapter 1 Exploring Continents – North America and South America

Question 2.
………………….. is known as the “sugar bowl of the world”.
a) Mexico
b) USA
c) Canada
d) Cuba
Answer:
d) Cuba

Question 3.
………………….. are the longest rivers in North America.
a) The Mississippi and Missouri rivers
b) The Mackenzie river
c) The St. Lawrence river
d) The Colorado river
Answer:
a) The Mississippi and Missouri rivers

Question 4.
………………….. is the longest mountain chain in the world.
a) The Andes
b) The Rockies
c) The Himalayas
d) The Alps
Answer:
a) The Andes

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Geography Term 3 Chapter 1 Exploring Continents – North America and South America

Question 5.
………………….. basin gets rainfall every day because of its equatorial location
a) The Mackenzie
b) The Orinoco
c) The Amazon
d) The Parana
Answer:
c) The Amazon

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. ………………….. 86 m below the sea level is the lowest part of the continent of North America.
Answer:
Death valley

2.
………………….. is one of the world’s best fishing grounds.
Answer:
Grand bank

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Geography Term 3 Chapter 1 Exploring Continents – North America and South America

3. The highest peak in the Andes is ………………….. on the Chile – Argentina border.
Answer:
Mount Aconcagua

4. ………………….. of the equatorial regions are called the “lungs of the world”.
Answer:
The selvas

5. …………………. is also known as the “coffee pot” of the world.
Answer:
Minas Gersals and Sao paulo

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Geography Term 3 Chapter 1 Exploring Continents – North America and South America

III. Match the following:

A B
1. Mount McKinley a) Tropical forests
2. Grand Canyon b) The flightless bird
3. Ebony c) The Colorado River
4. 4’o Clock Rains d) 6194 m
5. Rhea e) The equatorial regions

Answer:

A B
1. Mount McKinley d) 6194 m
2. Grand Canyon c) The Colorado River
3. Ebony a) Tropical forests
4. 4’o Clock Rains e) The equatorial regions
5. Rhea b) The flightless bird

IV. Give the Reasons:

Question 1.
The eastern coast of North America particularly the USA enjoys a mild climate.
Answer:
The South and east are usually warm all the year round and regions around the mouth of the Mississippi – Missouri and the Gulf Coast have summer rain from the North East Trades which blow onshore in summer.

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Question 2.
The United States of America is known as “Melting Pot”.
Answer:
The United States of America is known as a “Melting pot” where hundreds of different cultures meet, blend, and create a new culture.

Question 3.
Though Quito and Amazon basin are in the same latitude Quito enjoys eternal Spring. Whereas the Amazon basin is hot.
Answer:

  1. The Climatic of the continent of South America has been closely influenced by the latitudes, altitudes, and the proximity of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
  2. It is hot in the Amazon basin as the equator passes through it whereas Quito situated almost on the
    same latitude on the Andes has Eternal Spring
  3. That is, it has a pleasant climate throughout the year because of its high altitude at 9,350 feet or 2849.88 the meter above the sea level.

Question 4.
Peru is one of the world’s largest producers of tròpical fish.
Answer:

  • Peru is one of the world’s largest producers of tropical fish. Here the cool Humboldt Current helps in bring planicton, which is the main food for fishes.
  • Commercial deep-sea fishing off of Peru’s coastal belt over 3000 km.

V. Distinguish between

Question 1.
The Rocky Mountain and the Appalachian mountain.
Answer:
Rocky mountain

  1. The western part of North America is occupied by long ranges of young fold mountains known as Rocky mountains
  2. The Width varies from 110 to 480 Kms.
  3. The Rocky Mountains are west of the Mississippi River.

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Appalachian mountain

  1. The eastern part of North America formed of old fold Appalachian which is not continuous like the Rockies.
  2. There are few peaks more than 1800m high.
  3. The Appalachian Mountain is east of the river.

Question 2.
The Prairies and the Pampas grassland.
Answer:
Prairies grassland:

  1. The temperature grasslands of North America are known as prairies.
  2. Region – Central USA and Central Canada.
  3. Winter is very cold, Summer is hot and rainfall is moderate.

Pampas grassland:

  1. The temperature grasslands of South America are known as pampas.
  2. Region – North of Eastern part of Argentina, Uruguay and Southernmost Brazil.
  3. Summer is quite warm and winter is cold and moderate rainfall.

Question 3.
Tundra and Taiga.
Answer:
Tundra

  1. Region – Northern coast of Canada and the Northern islands.
  2. Climate – Winter is long and Severely cold, Summer is short and cool. Rainfall is scanty.
  3. Flora – Mosses, Lichens, and Dwarf willows.

Taiga :

  1. Region – The coniferous forests are found in Alaska and Canada, South Central Alaska and North Eastern Canada.
  2. Climate – Winter is very cold, Summer is warm and short. Heavy snowfall in winter.
  3. Flora – Pine, Fir, Cedar and Spruce.

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VI. Put (✓) for the correct option:

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Cotton grows well in southern and western states of North America.
Reason (R) : Warm summer with frequent rainfall and fertile soil which provide favourable condition.
a) Both A and R is correct.
b) A is correct and R is wrong,
c) A is wrong and R is correct
d) Both A and R is wrong
Answer:
a) Both A and R is correct.

Question 2.
Assertion (A) : Industries in South America have developed rapidly.
Reason (R) : The continent lacks infrastructure (especially transport) need for industrialization,
a) Both A and R are correct
b) A is correct and R is wrong,
c) A is wrong and R is correct
d) Both A and R are wrong
Answer:
c) A is wrong and R is correct

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VII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Name the boundaries of North America.
Answer:
North America is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean in the West, the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Arctic Ocean in the north and South America in the south.

Question 2.
Write a note on Mackenzie River.
Answer:

  • The Mackenzie River is the second-largest drainage basin of North America.
  • It has its source from Great Slave Lake and drains into the Arctic Ocean.

Question 3.
What type of fruits are cultivated in North America? Name some of them.
Answer:
The important Fruits of North America are Cranberries, Blueberries, Concord Grapes, Strawberries, Gooseberries and other fruit.

Question 4.
Give a short note about the lifestyle of Eskimos.
Answer:

  • Eskimos live in a very cold and hospitable region where plenty of fish varieties are available.
  • They were able to dress in thick warm clothes made of further life in igloos.
  • Their lives were very simple and they could not alter the environment to any extent.
  • The specially designed a house by ice and is known as igloos.

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Question 5.
Which are the densely populated areas of North America?
Answer:
The Eastern part of North America, the Great Lakes region, Florida, California, Mexico, and Central America are the most densely populated areas.

Question 6.
Name the physiographic divisions of South America.
Answer:

  • The Andes Mountains.
  • The River Basin or Central Plains.
  • The Eastern High land.

Question 7.
What is called “4’o clock rains”?
Answer:

  • The Amazon basin gets rainfall every day because of its equatorial location.
  • The regions around the Equator get what is called“4’o Clock Rains” which are convectional rains.

Question 8.
Name the flora and fauna of equatorial forest in South America.
Answer:
FLORA:
Rubber, Mahogany, Ebony, Logwood, Brazil, nuts and Ceiba.

FAUNA:
Anaconda, Armadillo, Piranha, Monkey, Snake, Crocodile and Parrot.

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Question 9.
What is known as “Estancias”?
Answer:

  • The Breeds raised on large pasture lands is known as Estancias.
  • These are divided into several paddocks.
  • Besides this, there are small yards known as corrals where animals are sorted and branded.
  • The owner is the Estanciera who has a number of gauchos.

Question 10.
Name the major export of South America.
Answer:

  • South America’s major exports are mostly primary commodities such as sugar, coffee, cocoa, tobacco,
  • beef, com, wheat, petroleum, natural gas, linseed, cotton, iron ore, tin and copper.
  • South America’s products are mostly exported to North America and Europe.

VIII. Answer the following in a paragraph:

Question 1.
Give an account of the climate of North America.
Answer:

  • The vast latitudinal extent from the Tropics to the Polar Regions makes the climate of North America as varied as that of Asia.
  • Unlike the Himalayas, the Rockies run north to south which do not form a climatic barrier and do not prevent the icy winds from the Arctic region and penetrating the central plains which therefore have a very long cold winter and very short hot summer.
  • Precipitation occurs due to cyclonic storms.
  • The Arctic region is cold and mostly dry and has very short summers and a very long bitterly cold winter.
  • As one proceeds southwards the short summers become warm but the winters are very cold.
  • The central plains have extreme climates from freezing conditions in winter to tropical heat in summer.
  • The South is usually warm all the year-round and the regions around the month of the Mississippi-Missouri and the Gulf Coast have summer rain from the North East Trades which blow on-shore in summer.
  • The warm moist South-Western lies not only bring rainfall to the North West coast and also keep it warm.
  • The warm Alaskan Current keeps the North West coast ice-free.
  • The State of California in the USA has a Mediterranean Climate with moist winter and dry summers.

Question 2.
Describe the Heavy Engineering Industries in North America.
Answer:

  1. Industries which require heavy and bulky raw materials using enormous amounts of power, the involvement of huge investment, and large transport costs are called heavy industries.
  2. These industries depend heavily on the Iron and Steel industry.
  3. The important Heavy Industries are automobile industries, aircraft industries, shipbuilding industries, Railway Wagon industries, and farm equipment industries.
  4. The USA is the largest producer of automobiles.
  5. The important Centres of heavy engineering industries are Detroit, Chicago, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Saint-Louis, Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Atlanta in the USA and Windsor in Canada.

Question 3.
Describe the drainage system in South America.
Answer:

  • Owing to the position of the Andes all the great rivers of the continent drain into the Atlantic.
  • The Pacific streams are short and swift but along the coastlands of Peru their waters are used for irrigation and to some extent for hydro-electric power.
  • Amazon is the longest river in South America (6,450km) and is the largest river system in the world.
  • This river has over at housand of tributaries.
  • The rivers Rio Negro, Madeira, and Tapajos are important tributaries.
  • At the point where it enters the sea, the river is so wide and powerful that it flows even at a distance of 80km into the high seas.
  • The Orinoco River originates in the Guiana Highlands and flows northwards into the Caribbean Sea.
  • The river Paraguay has the Parana and Uruguay rivers as the main tributaries which together form and known as the Platte River system.
  • All the rivers are navigable for quite some distance in the interior.

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Question 4.
Write briefly about the major races in South America.
Answer:

  • South America contains the world’s most mixed population.
  • Many people in South America are descended from Europeans, especially the Spanish and Portuguese, who begin to arrive during the 15th century.
  • The descendants of African slaves brought over by the European native people still live in the mountain and the rainforests and keeping their own languages.
  • The mixed population of native Indians and Europeans is known as ‘Mestizo’
  • The mixed population of Europeans and Blacks is called ‘Mulato’ mixture of Native Indians and Blacks is called ‘Zambo’.

X. Activity:

Question 1.
Given below are some important cities with industries placed in brackets. Pick out the correct answer from them.

  1. Pittsburgh (Textile, Iron and steel, Shipping)
  2. Chicago (Meat Packing, Woolen textile, Heavy Engineering)
  3. Ontario (Automobile, Paper, Cement)
  4. Chile (Oil refinery, Sugar, Cotton textile)
  5. Uruguay (Leather processing, Copper smelting, Dairy products)

Answer:

  1. Pittsburgh (Textile, Iron and steel, Shipping)
  2. Chicago (Meat Packing, Woolen textile, Heavy Engineering)
  3. Ontario (Automobile, Paper, Cement)
  4. Chile (Oil refinery, Sugar, Cotton textile)
  5. Uruguay (Leather processing, Copper smelting, Dairy products)

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Question 2.
Write down the answers to the question given in blocks:
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Answer:
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7th Social Science Guide Exploring Continents – North America and South America Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct answer.

Question 1.
………………….. North America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
a) 1492
b) 1592
c) 1493
d) 1595
Answer:
a) 1492

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Question 2.
………………….. was introduced by European settlers in North America.
a) Maize
b) Barley
c) Sugarcane
d) Wheat
Answer:
d) Wheat

Question 3.
………………….. is the native Food Crop of North America.
a) Maize
b) Barley
c) Sugarcane
d) Wheat
Answer:
a) Maize

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Question 4.
…………………..grows well in Southern and Western States
a) Maize
b) Barley
c) Sugarcane
d) Cotton
Answer:
d) Cotton

Question 5.
………………….. beet is used for making Sugar.
a) Sugar
b) Flour
c) Chips
d) Fries
Answer:
a) Sugar

Question 6.
The USA is the largest producer of …………………..
a) Atomic power
b) Solar power
c) Automobile
d) Tyre
Answer:
c) Automobile

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Question 7.
Toronto, Cornwell, and Kingston are the major ………………….. in Canada.
a) Textile industry
b) Iron and steel industry
c) Paper industry
d) none
Answer:
a) Textile industry

Question 8.
………………….. are important ports on the West Coast of North America.
a) San Francisco
b) Newyork
c) Philadelphia
d) puledra
Answer:
a) San Francisco

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Question 9.
………………….. are animals typically found only in South America.
a) Anaconda
b) Llamas
c) Piranha
d) Raccoons
Answer:
b) Llamas

Question 10.
…………………..are the most important crops in South America.
a) Coffee and Cocoa
b) Tea
c) Brazil
d) Rubber
Answer:
a) Coffee and Cocoa

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II. Fill in the blanks:

1. ………………….. is a narrow stretch of land joining two large landmasses.
Answer:
Isthmus

2. …………………..is a narrow stretch of water joining two large water bodies.
Answer:
Strait

3. The Rockies and the Coast Range are together called the …………………..
Answer:
Western Cordilleras

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4. The Mississippi and Missouri rivers are the longest rivers in …………………..
Answer:
North America

5. ………………….. erodes a lot of sand and mud as it rushes down the Mountains.
Answer:
The Big Muddy

6. Both Canada and the USA are the major exporter of ………………….. than the other countries of the world.
Answer:
wheat

7. Barley and Oats is used as …………………..
Answer:
cattle fodder

8. ………………….. is used for extraction of edible oil.
Answer:
Soya beans

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9. The Isthmus of ………………….. in the North West connects South America with North America.
Answer:
Panama

10. ………………….. is the greatest river of South America.
Answer:
Amazon

11. The ………………….. found in the Amazon is a fierce flesh-eating fish.
Answer:
Piranha

12. …………………..has the second-largest iron ore deposits in the world after Russia.
Answer:
Brazil

13. …………………..is the third-largest producer of copper in the world.
Answer:
Chile

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14. …………………..is the third-largest bauxite producing country.
Answer:
Brazil

15. …………………..areas are Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay.
Answer:
Moderate populated

III. Match the following:

A B
1. Antarctica a) active Volcano
2. Mississippi b) Great lakes
3. Grand Banks c) Biggest bird
4. Cordilleras d) Petroleum reserves
5. Condor e) Mount Vinson Massif

Answer:

A B
1. Antarctica e) Mount Vinson Massif
2. Mississippi b) Great lakes
3. Grand Banks d) Petroleum reserves
4. Cordilleras a) active Volcano
5. Condor c) Biggest bird

IV. Give Reasons:

Question 1.
Mississippi River has been given the nickname “The Big Muddy”.
Answer:
The Mississippi River has been given the nickname “The Big Muddy” because it erodes a lot of sand and mud as it rushes down the Mountains.

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Question 2.
South America is also known as Latin America.
Answer:
Together with Central America, South America is also known as Latin America, having been discovered and colonized mostly by the Latin’s i.e., The Spanish the Portuguese.

V. Distinguish between:

Question 1.
North America and South America
Answer:
North America

  1. It lies between 7°N and 84°N latitude which lie entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
  2. The Largest lake superior is located.
  3. Highest peak – Mount Mckinley

South America

  1. It lies between 12°N and 55°S latitude and 35°A and 81°W longitudes.
  2. The Largest lake Maracaibo is Located.
  3. Highest Peak highest peak Andes mountain

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Question 2.
Savanna Grassland and The Pampas Grasslands
Answer:
Savanna Grassland

  1. Located in Guiana Highland, Brazilan Highland.
  2. Tall coarse grass
  3. Summer in hot and moist

The Pampas Grasslands

  1. Located in Uruguay and Southernmost Brazil.
  2. Short grass
  3. Summer is quite warm

VI. Put (✓) for the correct option:

Question 1.
1. Joining two large landmasses – Isthmus
2. Africa – Mount Kilimanjaro
3. America Prairie Grassland – High production of wheat
4. Bagland island – Goat
5. Argentina – samba dance
Answer:
1. Joining two large landmasses – Isthmus

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VII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
What is “The Big Muddy”?
Answer:
The Mississippi River has been given the nickname “The Big Muddy” because it erodes a lot of sand and mud as it rushes down the Mountains.

Question 2.
Name the physical divisions of North America?
Answer:

  1. The Rocky Mountains,
  2. The Great Plains,
  3. The Appalachian Highlands and
  4. The Coastal Plain.

Question 3.
Write a short note on Mississippi Rivers.
Answer:

  • The Mississippi and Missouri rivers are the longest rivers in North America
  • They form the fourth longest river system in the world and stretching more than 6114 km from Montana to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • The Mackenzie River is the second-largest drainage basin of North America.
  • It drains into the Arctic Ocean.

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VIII. Answer the following in a paragraph:

Question 1.
Name the types of forests in North America.
Answer:
i. Tundra:

  • Winter is long and severely cold.
  • The northern coast of Canada.
  • Mosses, lichens and dwarf willows.
  • Arctic Fox, Polar Bears, Wolverin, Sable, and Blue Fox.

ii. Taiga or the Cold temperate Coniferous Forest:

  • Summer is warm and short. Heavy snowfall in winter.
  • Southcentral Alaska
  • Pine, Fir, Cedar, and Spruce
  • Beaver, Fox, Moose, Black Bears, and Grizzly Bears.

iii. Temperate Prairie Grasslands:

  • winter is very cold, rainfall is moderate.
  • Central USA and Central Canada.
  • Grasses shrubs, Coyote, Gophers.
  • Rabbits, Prairie Dogs and Bison.

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iv. The Mediterranean forest:

  • Summer is hot and dry, cool wet winter.
  • western Coastal margin and Southern California
  • Olive, Grapes, Oak, Walnut, and Fig.

v. Desert forest:

  • The rainfall is very little.
  • Southwest USA northern Mexico Desert.
  • Cactus, Saguaro Cholla Cacti and yucca.
  • Desert Fox, Gazelles, Scorpions, Lizards, and Rattle Snakes.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

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7th Social Science Guide Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
Where was the first Jain Council held to codify the Jaina canon?
a) Pataliputra
b) Vallabhi
c) Mathura
d) Kanchipuram
Answer:
a) Pataliputra

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Question 2.
In which language was Agama sutras written?
a) Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit
b) Hindi
c) Sanskrit
d) Pali
Answer:
a) Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit

Question 3.
Which of the following was patronised by the Kalabhras?
a) Buddhism
b) Jainism
c)Ajivikas
d) Hinduism
Answer:
b) Jainism

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Question 4.
Where are the Rock beds found with no head-rests?
a) Vellore
b) Kanchipuram
c) Sittanavasal
d) Madurai
Answer:
a) Vellore

Question 5.
Who is believed to have built the Kazhugumalai Rock-Cut Temple?
a) Mahendra Varman
b) Parantaka Nedunchadayan
c) Parantaka Veera Narayana Pandyan
d) Harihara II
Answer:
b) Parantaka Nedunchadayan

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. The image of………………. is considered to be the tallest Jain image in Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
Neminatha

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2. Buddhacarita was written by……………….
Answer:
Asvaghosa

3. Chinese traveller Huein Tsang visited Pallava country in ……………….century.
Answer:
7th

4. ……………….describes Buddhism as a religion in decay.
Answer:
Mattavilasa prahasana

5. The Mauryan emperor Asoka and his grandson Dasaratha patronised……………….
Answer:
Ajivikas

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III. Match the following:

A B
1. Kalpa sutra a) Tiruthakkathevar
2. Jivaka Chintamani b) Madurai
3. Neminatha c) Nagasena
4. Milinda Panha d) Bhadrabahu
5. Kizha Kuyil Kudi e) 22ndTirthankara

Answer:

A B
1. Kalpa sutra d) Bhadrabahu
2. Jivaka Chintamani a) Tiruthakkathevar
3. Neminatha e) 22ndTirthankara
4. Milinda Panha c) Nagasena
5. Kizha Kuyil Kudi b) Madurai

IV. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Find out the odd one
Tiruparuttikunram, Kizha Kuyil Kudi, Kazhugumalai, Nagapattinum, Sittanavasal.
Answer:
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Question 2.
Assertion (A) : Gautama found that he had nothing to learn from the teachers of the old religions. Reason (R) : The religions proclaimed that the only way to salvation was through living the life of an ascetic.
a) A is correct. R is the correct explanation of A.
b) A is correct. R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) Both A and R are wrong.
d) A is wrong. But R is correct.
Answer:
a) A is correct. R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 3.
Find out the correct statement/s
i) During the 6th century B.C. as many as 62 religious schools flourished in India.
ii) ‘Palli’is an educational centre of Buddhists.
iii) Royal patronage allowed pre-Muslim India to become a land of vihars.
iv) The Ajivikas continued to exist till 15th century.
a) i) and iii) are correct
b) i), ii) and iv) are correct
c) i) and ii) are correct
d) ii), iii) and iv) are correct
Answer:
a) i) and iii) are correct

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Question 4.
Find out the wrong pair/s
1. Parshvanatha – 22nd Tirthankara
2. Mahabhasya – the Ceylonese Chroniclei
3. Visuddhimagga – Buddhagosha
4. Buddha – Eight-fold Path
Answer:
1. Parshvanatha – 22nd Tirthankara
2. Mahabhasya – the Ceylonese Chroniclei

V. True or False:

1. The 12th Agama Sutra is said to have been lost.
Answer:
True

2. Throughout history, Ajivikas had to face persecution everywhere.
Answer:
True

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3. Education was imparted in institutions of Jains irrespective of caste and creed.
Answer:
True

4. Nalanda, Taxila and Vikramashila gained reputation as pilgrim centres.
Answer:
False

5. Buddhism faced challenges from Saiva and Vaishnava sects from the Chola period onwards.
Answer:
False

VI. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Make a list of the Five Great Vows of Jainism.
Answer:

  • Non-violence – Ahimsa
  • Truth – Satya
  • Non-stealing – Acharya
  • Celibacy/Chastity – Brahmacharya
  • Non-possession – Aparigraha

Question 2.
What are the four noble truths of Buddha?
Answer:

  • Life includes pain, getting the old, disease, and ultimately death.
  • Suffering is caused by craving and aversion.
  • Suffering can be overcome and happiness attained.
  • True happiness and contentment are possible if one pursues the eight-fold path.

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Question 3.
Explain the three divisions of Tripitaka.
Answer:

  1. Vinaya Pitaka contains the rules of the order of Buddhist monks, which must be observed for achieving purity of conduct.
  2. Sutta Pitaka lays down the principles of religion by citing discourses as evidence.
  3. Abhidhamma Pitaka is the latest in the Tripitaka. It deals with ethics, philosophy, and metaphysics.

Question 4.
Highlight the importance of Sittanavasal.
Answer:

  • Sittanavasal cave in Pudukkottai district is located on a prominent rock that stands 70 m above the ground.
  • It has a natural cavern, known as Eladipattam, at one end, and a rock-cut cave temple at the other.
  • Behind the fenced cavern,there are 17 rock beds marked on the floor.
  • The largest of these ascetic beds contains a Tamil-Brahmi inscription that dates to the 2nd century B.C.

VII. Answer in detail:

Question 1.
Enumerate the sources of study for Jainism and Buddhism
Answer:
Sources and Literature: Jainism:

  • Agama Sutras consists of many sacred books of the Jain religion.
  • They have been written in the Ardha-magadhi Prakrit language.
  • Stories of Kalpasutra of Bhadrabah, Panchatantra.
  • The Jainacharitha of Kalpa Sutra, Jivaka Chintamani, a Tamil epic poem.
  • These are written by Jain Monk.

Temples and Cave temples of Jainism:

  • Sittanavasal cave in Pudukkottai district-Rock Beds,The stone berths, ascetic beds.
  • Jain temples in Kanchipuram are Trilokyanatha.
  • Jinaswamy Temple at Tiruparutti kunram
  • The Chandra Prabha temple dedicated to the Tirthankara named Chandraprabha.
  • Kazhugumalai Jain Rock-Cut Temple. Areas are Vellore, Tirumala, Arai, Madurai.

Buddhist Literature:
Tripitaka was written in the Pali language.

Literary works in Buddhism include:

  • Jatakas
  • Buddhavamsa
  • Milindapanha-which means questions of Milinda’.
  • The two’ famous Ceylonese chronicles are
  • Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa.
  • Buddhagosha’s Visuddhimagga is work.
  • Buddhacharita, written by Asvaghosa.

Question 2.
Give an account of relics of Jainism and Buddhism that have come to light in Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
Relics of Jainism:

  • Sittanavasl cave in Pudukkottai district. It consists of Rock Beds, stone berths, ascetic beds.
  • The largest of these ascetic beds contains a Tamil-Brahmi inscription.
  • Arivar Koil was built during the period of pandas.
  • Jain Temples in Kanchipuram, Thirupattikunram.
  • Kazhugumalai temple rock-cut temple.
  • The beds are found at the Bhairavamalai in Latheri, Katpadi taluk, Vellore district.
  • Tirumala is a Jain temple in a cave complex located near Aranitown.
  • There are 26 caves, 200 stone beds, 60 inscriptions, and over 100 sculptures in and around Madurai.

Relics of Buddhism:

  • The discovery of 13th century Buddhist bronzes in Nagapattinam.
  • The sculptures of Buddha inThiyaganur village in Salem district.
  • The evidence in support of this is some monuments of the Pandya country, which are assigned to the 3rd century B.C. (BCE).
  • Excavations of Buddhist Vihara and a temple at Kaveripoompattinam.
  • Buddha statue in padmasana’ pose in remote Tirunattiyattankudi village in Tiruvarur district.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

Question 3.
Discuss the essence of Ajivika philosophy and its presence in Tamil Nadu.
Answer:

  • The Ajivikas believed in the doctrine of karma, transmigration of the soul, and determinism.
  • The head of the Ajivika sect was Gosala Makhaliputta.
  • The Ajivikas practiced asceticism of a severe type.
  • The Ajivika religious order and school of philosophy are known from the Vedic hymns, the Brahmanas, the Aryankas, and other ancient Sanskrit compilations and treatises of the pre-Jaina and pre-Buddhi stage.

Presence in TamilNadu:

  • Ajivikas continued to have influence along the Palar river in the modem states of Karnataka and TamilNadu (Vellore, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur districts) till about the 14th century.
  • In the end, they seemed to have been absorbed into Vaishnavism.

VIII. Hots:

Question 1.
Analyze the commonalities and differences between heterodox religions and Vedic religion.
Answer:
Heterodox religious and Vedic religion commonalities.

  • Heterodox religious like. Buddhism and Jainism co-existence peacefully with various sects of Hinduism.
  • All the religious doctrine and codified into texts to be followed by their devotees and practitioners.
  • All the religions shared their key concepts.
Heterodox Religious Vedic Religion
No virtues and Practice Rituals and practice had become elaborate and extensive
Ahimsa was preached Animal Sacrifice existed.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

Question 2.
Why did these heterodox religions fail to become mainstream religion in India?
Answer:

  1. Though Buddhism faced challenges from Saiva and Vaishnava sects from the Pallava period onwards.
  2. Since the time of the Bhakthi Movement, Buddhism came to be challenged by its exponents.
  3. In the case of Jainism lack of patronage lack of efforts to spread the religion, Jain adopted many Hindu faiths.
  4. Jain’s stater of differentiating people in the name of caste and classes.

7th Social Science Guide Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct answer:

Question 1.
After two hundred years of Maveeran dead, Jain Scholars assembled at ……………………
a) Kosalam
b) Kovalam
c) Mauvnam
d) Pataliputra
Answer:
d) Pataliputra

Question 2.
Agama Sutras consists of many sacred books of the ……………………religion.
a) Hindu
b) Buddha
c) Jain
d) French
Answer:
c) Jain

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

Question 3.
The …………………… has a great amount of Jain influence.
a) Jivaka Sinthamani
b) Panchatantra
c) Thirukkural
d) Kalpa Sutram
Answer:
b) Panchatantra

Question 4.
……………………, a Tamil epic poem, is composed in Sangam literature
a) Naladiyar
b) Thirukkural
c)Nallaru
d) Jivaka Chintamani
Answer:
d) Jivaka Cintamani

Question 5.
It is believed that the …………………… were the patrons of Jainism.
a) Cheran
b) Cholan
c) Pandiyan
d) Kalabhras
Answer:
d) Kalabhras

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

Question 6.
Most of the Pallava rulers were ……………………
a) Hindu
b) Sikkism
c) Jain
d) Buddhism
Answer:
c) Jain

Question 7.
The …………………… century Kazhugumalai temple in Kovilpatti taluk marks the revival of Jainism.
a) 6th
b) 7th
c) 8th
d) 9th
Answer:
c) 8th

Question 8.
Jaina monasteries and temples also served as seats of ……………………
a) Monks
b) Yoga
c) Learning
d) Painting
Answer:
c) Learning

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

Question 9.
…………………… contains the rules of the order of Buddhist monks.
a) Vinaya Pitaka
b) Sutha Pitaka
c) Abhidhamma Pitaka
d) Buddha Pitaka
Answer:
a) Vinaya Pitaka

Question 10.
The two famous Ceylonese chronicles are …………………… and ……………………
a) Vinaya, Sutta
b) Mahavamsa, Dipavamsa
c) Buddha vamsa
d) Milindapanha
Answer:
b) Mahavamsa, Dipavamsa

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. Mahavira’s preaching was orally transmitted by his ……………………over the course of about one thousand years.
Answer:
disciples

2. In 1st century B.C., a major split occurred in Jainism namely …………………… and ……………………
Answer:
Digambaras, Svetambaras

3. Agama Sutras have been written in the …………………… Prakrit language.
Answer:
Ardha-magadhi

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

4. The …………………… of Kalpa Sutra is a Jain text containing the biographies of the Jain.
Answer:
Jainacharitha

5. Another scholarly work in Tamil, ……………………, is also attributed to a Jain monk.
Answer:
Naladiyar

6. Tamils broadly come under ……………………sect.
Answer:
Digambara

7. ……………………flourished during the Pallava reign.
Answer:
Jainism

8. ……………………on the banks of the river Palar.
Answer:
Trilokyanatha Janaswamy temple

9. ……………………in a cave complex located near Arani town in Tiruvannamalai district.
Answer:
Tirumala cave Jain temple

10. Buddha’s teachings for a long time were transmitted through the memory of …………………… and disciples.
Answer:
teachers

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

11. ……………………was various stories of the lives of the Buddha found in Buddhist literature.
Answer:
Jatakas

12. Buddhagosha’s …………………… is a later Work in Buddhist literature.
Answer:
Visuddhimagga

13. ……………………, the Chinese traveller, visited south India in the 7th century.
Answer:
Hieun Tsang

14. …………………… was a Buddist monk who skilled in tantric rituals.
Answer:
Vajrabodhi

15. …………………… gained a reputation as great educational centres of Buddist.
Answer:
Nalanda, Taxila, and Vikramshila

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

III. Match the following:

A B
1. Agama Sutras a) Both Male and Female Attendants
2. Jain Temple b) Visuddhimagga
3. Yakshas and yakshis c) karma, transmigration of the soul
4. Buddhagosha d) books of the Jain
5. Ajivika Philosophy e) Tiruparuttikunram2.

Answer:

A B
1. Agama Sutras d) books of the Jain
2. Jain Temple e) Tiruparuttikunram2.
3. Yakshas and yakshis a) Both Male and Female Attendants
4. Buddhagosha b) Visuddhimagga
5. Ajivika Philosophy c) karma, transmigration of the soul

IV. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Find out the odd one
Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka, Agama Sutras
Answer:
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Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

Question 2.
Assertion (A) : A Vihara in Sanskrit means ‘dwelling’ or ‘house’.
Reason (R) : Viharas were dwelling places used by wandering monks during the rainy season.
a) A is correct. R is the correct explanation of A.
b) A is correct. R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) Both A and R are wrong.
d) A is wrong. But R is correct.
Answer:
a) A is correct. R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 3.
Find out the correct statement/s
1. Agama sutras have been written in the Artha – magathi prakrit language .
2. Jivaka Chinthamani, a Tamil epic poem is composed is the Tradition of sangam literature by Thiruthakkathevar.
3. The Archaeological survey of Tamilnadu took over the Sittanavasal caves.
4. Tirumala jain temple located in vellore District.
Answer:
1. Agama sutras have been written in the Artha – magathi prakrit language.
2. Jivaka Chinthamani, a Tamil epic poem is composed is the Tradition of sangam literature by Thiruthakkathevar.

V. True or False:

1. Bigha Nitaya is an ancient Buddhist tract and it has a religious school that flourished in India.
Answer:
True

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

2. There was eight popular pledges in Buddhism.
Answer:
False

3. There is a movement of the Jains from Karnataka to the Kongu region and the Kaveri Delta.
Answer:
True

4. According to 2011, the census of Buddist is 63,359.
Answer:
False

5. In Tamilnadu, Buddhism was spread from Srilanka.
Answer:
True

VI. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Define Jaina monasteries.
Answer:

  • Jaina monasteries and temples also served as seats of learning.
  • Education was imparted in these institutions to the people irrespective of caste and creed.
  • The Bhairavamalai, Kukkara Palli is an educational centre of Jains.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

Question 2.
Write a short note on Buddha Vamsa.
Answer:

  • A legend in verse, containing a narration of the life and activities of the 24 Buddhas who are believed to have preceded Gautama.
  • Most of the literature was written only in the Pali language.

Question 3.
Write a short note on Buddha Viharam.
Answer:

  • A Vihara in Sanskrit means ‘dwelling’ or ‘house’.
  • Originally, viharas were dwelling places used by wandering monks during the rainy season.
  • Later they transformed into centres of learning through the donations of wealthy lay Buddhists.

Question 4.
What is the reason for the failure of Ajivika’s philosophy?
Answer:

  • Village communities under Pallavas, Cholas, and Hoysalas imposed special taxes on them.
  • Despite such obstacles, Ajivikas continued to have influence along the Palar river.
  • In the end, they seemed to have been absorbed into Vaishnavism.

VII. Answer in detail:

Question 1.
Explain briefly, about Jain Literature.
Answer:
Jain literature is generally classified into two major categories.
1. Agama Sutras:

  • Agama Sutras consists of many sacred books of the Jain religion.
  • They have been written in the Ardha-magadhi Prakrit language.
  • Containing the direct preaching of Mahavira, consisting of 12 texts, they were originally compiled by immediate disciples of Mahavira.
  • The 12th Agama Sutra is said to have been lost.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

2. Non-Agama Literature:

  • Non-Agama literature includes commentary and explanation of Agama Sutras, and independent works, compiled by ascetics and scholars.
  • They are written in many languages such as Prakrit, Sanskrit, old Marathi, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, German and English.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th English Guide Term 3 Supplementary Chapter 1 Sindbad – My First Voyage

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7th English Guide Sindbad – My First Voyage Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 99)

A. Match the following.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th English Guide Term 3 Supplementary Chapter 1 Sindbad – My First Voyage 1
Answer:

Column A Column B
green island huge fish
Mihrjan the king
Sindbad the Sailor voyager
Sindbad the porter poor listener
slaves in the cave

B. Choose the correct options from the ones. (Text Book Page No. 100)

1. Sindbad decided to sail to the ……………….. (Persian Gulf / Mexican Gulf) with some goods.
Answer:
Persian Gulf

2. He was being tossed by powerful waves and was thrown on an /a ……………….. (island/peninsula).
Answer:
island

3. The men in the cave were all ……………….. (ministers/slaves) of the king.
Answer:
slaves

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4. The king was a ……………….. (noble and kind/mean and cruel) person.
Answer:
noble and kind

5. The king gave many valuable ……………….. (gifts/rewards) to Sindbad.
Answer:
gifts

C. Read the passage and answer the questions given below.

One day, when I was standing on the port, I saw a ship approaching the port. It was the same ship, which had sailed further after leaving me behind, struggling in the sea. When the captain of the ship saw me, he was greatly surprised to find me alive. He and the other crew members hugged me with happiness. The captain handed over my goods to me, which had been left on the ship.
1. Where was he standing?
Answer:
Sindbad was standing on the port.

2. What did he see?
Answer:
Sindbad saw a ship approaching.

3. Whom did he meet on the ship and why was the person surprised?
Answer:
Sindbad met the captain of the ship. He was surprised to find Sindbad alive.

Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Guide Prose Chapter 2 I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore

4. What did he get back from the captain?
Answer:
Sindbad got back his goods from the captain.

D. Rearrange the following sentences in the correct order.

1. I longed to go back home.
2. I narrated my tale of sufferings and hardships to the king.
3. Our group sailed from one country to another, selling goods.
4. I saw the same ship approaching the port.
5. My father was a rich merchant.
6. I was being tossed by the frequent powerful waves.
7. Sindbad completed the tale of his voyage.
8. He presented the purse full of gold coins.
Answer:
5, 3, 6, 2,1, 4, 8, 7

E. Work in pairs and write the answers. (Text Book Page No. 101)

1. Describe the island that the ship’s crew found.
Answer:
Sindbad was thrown on an island. There was nothing to eat except a few herbs. Sindbad managed to get a few herbs. He quenched his thirst from a spring.

Sindbad met a man. The man asked Sindbad where he had come from. Sindbad poured out his misfortune to him. That man took pity on him. He took Sindbad inside a cave. There were a number of men present. They were all slaves of the king of the island. These men were kind. They served good food and drink. They treated Sindbad well – king Mihrjan was the ruler of island. These islands were under king Mihrjan.

During the stay of Sindbad he witnessed a number .of remarkable sights. The sea water around the island, contained huge and terrible fishes. A few were hundred times bigger than the largest ship. Once he saw a fish that had a head like a bull. He witnessed many unimaginable wonders.

Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Guide Prose Chapter 2 I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore

2. Did Sindbad the porter enjoy his meeting with Sindbad the sailor? Why?
Answer:
Sindbad completed the tale of his first voyage. The poor porter Sindbad was listening to the amazing tale of Sindbad, the sailor all with wonder. Sindbad the sailor, then bade good bye to the poor porter and asked him to come the next day to narrate the tale of his new voyage. But before leaving, he presented Sindbad the porter a purse full of gold coins. The unexpected riches overjoyed Sindbad, the porter.

Project

F. Brochure Making
Your school is organising an education trip. Work in a team and prepare a brochure for the trip. Include places to see, essential things to be brought, and the activities one can do on the trip.
Objective of educational trip:

  • To gain fun and information
  • To achieve motivation
  • To gain first hand experience
  • To attain rich immersion experience

Paragraph: 1

Purpose of educational trip
An educational tour is a planned site visit for school and college students. Purpose of education tour is to provide some information to students. Education trip means more than simply leaving the school ground. Educational trips should always have a major educational element, but the impact of educational trips can extend much further. The importance of educational trips includes, giving students the chance to build closer bonds with their classmates, experience in new environments and enjoy a day away from the classroom.

Paragraph: 2

Importance of educational trips:
Memories of school education trips are the most prominent memories of the formative years largely because they are impressive. The trip needs a lot of planning and preparation. Such trips make the students grow more empathetic and respectful towards others culture. Students gain knowledge of social issues. Education trips have a time honoured tradition. The experience gained in the educational trips is immeasurable.

places to see:

  • Temples
  • Educational museum
  • Archaeological sites
  • Historical monuments
  • Historical relics.
  • Diverse landscape
  • Observatory
  • Herbarium
  • Aquarium

Slogans:

  • Nature is your teacher
  • World is your classroom

Activities in the educational trip:

  • Observation
  • Collecting information
  • Recording the date
  • Taking photographs and videos
  • Documentation

Thinks to be brought:

  1. Woollen clothes if necessary
  2. trekking equipment
  3. footwear
  4. suitable clothes
  5. technology instruments like camera, phones
  6. reading materials, stationery article
  7. First aid
  8. Medicines if required

Connecting to Self

G. Road Safety
Road safety rules make our driving a better experience. As responsible citizen, we ought to obey traffic rules and pay attention to the road signs.
Look at the picture. Circle the dangerous actions of pedestrians on or near the road. Discuss in groups and write down the Pedestrians Road Safety Rules. (Text Book Page No. 102)

Safety rules on the road have to be followed by all of us so that no one is killed or injured.
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  1. Pedestrians must cross the road on zebra-crossing.
  2. Everyone must respect safety rules.
  3. The vehicles must stop at seeing the red light.
  4. The vehicles must get ready at seeing, yellow light.
  5. The vehicles must move forward at seeing, green light.
  6. Everyone must observe the traffic lights and act.
  7. The vehicles can not be parked at no parking area.
  8. The drivers of the vehicles must not drink and drive.
  9. The drivers should not attend the cell phones while driving.
  10. The drivers must not blow the home in silent zones such as hospitals.
  11. The drivers must keep up the speed limit.
  12. When the pedestrians cross the road they must look to the right, left then to right before crossing the road.
  13. Playing on the roadside, crossing the road carelessly must be avoided.
  14. When the vehicles go near schools, they must go slowly.

Step to Success (Text Book Page No. 103)

H. A set of words are given below. Categorize it under the appropriate columns.
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Answer:

Airport Railway Station Harbour
air hostess TTE Captain
crew compartment anchor
passport engine driver deck
visa platform helmsman
pilot porter
cockpit

Sindbad – My First Voyage Summary in English
Sindbad – My First Voyage Summary in English

Sindbad, the hero of adventure stories, narrates the story of his first voyage. Sindbad on his first voyage missed his ship. He was thrown on an island. After some time, fortunately, Sindbad met his old ship and the crew. He presented the king of the island with some gifts. The king also gifted him with some valuables. Sindbad returned to Baghdad as a rich man.

Sindbad – My First Voyage Summary in Tamil

சிந்துபாத், வீரசாகச கதைகளின் கதாநாயகன் ஆவான். அவனது முதல் கடல் பயணக் கதையை இங்கு விவரிக்கப்படுகிறது. சிந்துபாத் தன் முதல் கடல் பயணத்தில் தன் கப்பலை தவற விட்டு விடுகிறான். ஒரு தீவின் மீது தூக்கி எறியப்படுகிறான். அதிர்ஷ்டவசமாக, சிந்துபாத் தான் பயணம் செய்து வந்த பழைய கப்பல் மாலுமிகளை திரும்ப சந்திக்கிறான். தீவின் மன்னருக்கு பரிசளிக்கிறான். மன்னரும் சில விலை உயர்ந்த பொருட்களை பரிசளித்தார். சிந்துபாத் செல்வந்தனாய் பாக்தாத் திரும்பினான்.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

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7th Social Science Guide The Mughal Empire Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
Who introduced the Persian style of architecture in India?
a) Humayun
b) Babur
c) Jahangir
d) Akbar
Answer:
b) Babur

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 2.
In which battle did Akbar defeat Rana Pratap?
a) Panipat
b) Chausa
c) Haldighati
d) Kanauj
Answer:
c) Haldighati

Question 3.
Whose palace in Delhi was destroyed by Sher Shah?
a) Babur
b) Humayun
c) Ibrahim Lodi
d) Alam Khan
Answer:
b) Humayun

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 4.
Who introduced Mansabdari system?
a) Sher Sha
b) Akbar
c) Jahangir
d) Shah Jahan
Answer:
b) Akbar

Question 5.
Who was the revenue minister of Akbar?
a) Birbal
b) Raja Bhagwan Das
c) Raja Todarmal
d) Raja Man Singh
Answer:
c) Raja Todarmal

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. ………………was the name of the horse of Rana Pratap.
Answer:
Chetak

2. ……………….was a hall at FatehpurSikri where scholars of all religions met for a discourse.
Answer:
Ibadat Khana

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

3. The Sufi saint who received Akbar’s utmost respect was ………………..
Answer:
Salim Chishti

4. During the reign of ……………. the Zabti system was extended to the Deccan provinces.
Answer:
Shahjahan

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

5. ……………..were tax-free lands given to scholars and religious institutions.
Answer:
Suyurghal

III. Match the following

1. Babur a) Ahmednagar
2. Durgavati b) Jaipur
3. Rani chand Bibi c) Akbar
4. Din Ilahi d) Chanderi
5. Raja Man Singh e) Central Province

Answer:

1. Babur d) Chanderi
2. Durgavati e) Central Province
3. Rani chand Bibi a) Ahmednagar
4. Din Ilahi c) Akbar
5. Raja Man Singh b) Jaipur

IV. Write True or False :

1. Babur inherited Farghana, a small kingdom in Central Asia.
Answer:
True

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

2. Humayun succeeded in recapturing Delhi in 1565.
Answer:
False

3. Aurangzeb married a girl of a notable Rajput family.
Answer:
False

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

4. Jahangir ordered the execution of Sikh leader Guru Aijun for helping his son Khusrau.
Answer:
True

5. During Aurangzeb’s reign, architecture received much patronage.
Answer:
False

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

V. Consider the following statements. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer:

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : The British established their first factory at Surat.
Reason (R) : Jahangir granted trading rights to the English.
a) R is the correct explanation of A.
b) R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is wrong and R is correct.
d) (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer:
a) R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 2.
Assertion (A) : Aurangzeb’s intolerance towards other religions made him unpopular among people.
Reason (R) : Aurangzeb re-imposed the jizya and pilgrim tax on the Hindus.
a) R is the correct explanation of A.
b) R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is wrong and R is correct.
d) (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer:
a) R is the correct explanation of A.

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Question 3.
Find out the correct statements
I) Kamran was the son of Afghan noble, Hasan Suri, ruler of Sasaram in Bihar.
II) Akbar abolished the jizya poll tax on non-Muslims and the tax on Hindu pilgrims.
III) Aurangzeb acceded the throne after killing his three brothers.
IV) Prince Akbar entered into a pact with Shivaji’s son Shambuji in the Deccan,
a) I), II) and III) are correct
b) II), III) and IV) are correct
c) I), III) and IV) are correct
d) III), IV) and I) are correct
Answer:
b) II), III) and IV) are correct

Question 4.
Arrange the battles in chronological order.
i) Battle of Khanwa
ii) Battle of Chausa
iii) Battle of Kanauj
iv) Battle of Chanderi
Answer:
i), iv), ii), iii)

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Question 5.
Arrange the following administrative divisions in descending order
I)  Sarkars
II) Parganas
III) Subhas
Answer:
II), III), I)

VI. Match the father and son.

Father Son
1. Akbar a) Dilawar Khan
2. Daulat Khan Lodi b) Rana Pratap
3. Hasan Suri c) Humayun
4. Babur d) Sher Shah
5. Uday Singh e) Jahangir

Answer:

Father Son
1. Akbar e) Jahangir
2. Daulat Khan Lodi a) Dilawar Khan
3. Hasan Suri d) Sher Shah
4. Babur c) Humayun
5. Uday Singh b) Rana Pratap

VII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Write the circumstance that led to the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
Answer:
Babur did not have any ambition beyond Punjab till 1524. Then a greater opportunity came knocking. Dilawar Khan, who was Daulat Khan Lodi’s son, and Alam Khan, who was the uncle of Sultan of Delhi, arrived in Kabul to seek Babur’s help in removing Ibrahim Lodi from power. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the famous Battle of Panipat in 1526.

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Question 2.
Mention did Humayun recapture the Delhi throne in 1555?
Answer:
With the help of the Persian ruler Shah Tahmasp of the Safavid dynasty, Humayun recaptured the Delhi throne in 1555.

Question 3.
Write a note on the Mansabdari system.
Answer:

  • Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system.
  • The nobles, civil and military officials were combined to form one single service in this system.
  • A Mansabdar, hold such a rank which was dependent on Zat and Sawar.

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VIII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Describe the land revenue administration of the Mughals.
Answer:

  • Land Revenue was the main income source during the Mughal Period.
  • It was toned up during the reign of Akbar.
  • Raja Todar Mai, the Revenue Minister of Akbar, adopted and refined the system introduced by Sher Shah.

Zabt System:

  • According to this system, after the survey, lands were classified based on the nature and fertility of the soil.
  • The share of the state was 1/3 of average produce for 10 years.
  • During the reign of Shah Jahan, the zabt system was extended to the Deccan provinces.

Jagir:

  • The Mughal emperors enforced the old iqta system, renaming it a ‘Jagir’.
  • The collection of revenue of an area and the power of governing were bestowed upon military or civil official named Jagirdar.
  • The revenue collector was assisted by Potdar, Qanungo, the Patwari, and the Muqaddams.

Zamindars:
Zamindars collected taxes and maintained law and order with the help of Mughal officials and soldiers. Thus, they maintained the land revenue system.

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Question 2.
Estimate Akbar as a patron of learning.
Answer:

  • Akbar was a great patron of learning.
  • He had a personal library that had more than 4000 manuscripts.
  • He patronized scholars of all beliefs and all shades of opinions.
  • He extended his benevolence to authors such as Abul Fazl, Abul Faizi, and Abdur Rahim khan-i-khanan and Birbal.

IX. HOTs:

Question 1.
Shah Jahan’s time witnessed the climax of Mughal splendour. Support this statement in comparison with the times of other Mughal rulers.
Answer:

  • Shah Jahan’s time witnessed the climax of Mughal splendour.
  • Because the famous Peacock throne, Tajmahal, Moti Masjid, the Pearl Mosque, the great Jama Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas, and Diwan – i – am were built during the reign of Shah Jahan.
  • Other Mughal rulers Babur, Akbar, and Jahangir also lovers of architecture.
  • But after Shahjahan’s reign, architecture did not receive much patronge.
  • So in his reign came the climax of Mughal Splendour.

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7th Social Science Guide The Mughal Empire Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct answer:

Question 1.
The founder of Mughal Empires
a) Babur
b) Humayan
c) Shershah
d) Akbar
Answer:
a) Babur

Question 2.
Babur led his first expedition towards India in
a) 1500
b) 1505
c) 1525
d) 1526
Answer:
b) 1505

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Question 3.
Who was defeated Babur in the First Battle of Panipat?
a) Rana Sanga
b) Prithiviraj
c) Ibrahim Lodi
d) Daulatkhan Lodi
Answer:
c) Ibrahim Lodi

Question 4.
The Second Battle of Panipat was held in the year.
a) 1516
b) 1526
c) 1556
d) 1761
Answer:
c) 1556

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Question 5.
South Indian women Ruler ………….. of Ahmed Nagar Glad to confront against Askbarf
a) Chand Bibi
b) Durgavati
c) Nurjahan
d) LakshmiBai
Answer:
a) Chand Bibi

6. The great composes and Musician in Akbar’s Court was ………………
a) Daswant
b) Tansen
c)Abdul Fazal
d) Birbal
Answer:
b) Tansen

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Question 7.
Jahangir executed the Sikh leader
a) Ramadas
b) TejBahdaur
c) Govind Singh
d) Arjun
Answer:
d) Arjan

Question 8.
Purana Qila was built by
a) Akbar
b) Sher Shah Sur
e) Shan Jahan
d) Shivaji
Answer:
b) Sher Shah Sur

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Question 9.
The Prime minister of the Mughal Government was called as
a) Wakil
b) Kotwals
e) Sawar
d) Peshuwa
Answer:
a) Wakil

Question 10.
Aurangzeb means
a) King of the world
b) light of the world
e) The Conqueror of the world
d) Tiger of the world
Answer:
c) The Conqueror of the world

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II Fill in the blanks:

1. Mughal rule statted in India from …………….
Answer:
1526 A.D

2. …………….. and ……….. invited Babur to invade India.
Answer:
Dilawar Khan, Alam khan

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3. The autobiography of Babur is ………………..
Answer:
Tuzuk-i-Baburi

4. Babur defeated Rana Sanga in the Battle of ……………. in 1527.
Answer:
Khanwa

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5. Sher Shah Sur defeated Humayun in the Battle of ………… in 1539 and …………….. in 1540.
Answer:
Chausa, Kannauj

6. Persian ruler ………………….. helped Humayun to defeat Sher Shah.
Answer:
Shah Tahmasp

7. Sher Shah started the rule ……………….. of the dynasty at Agra.
Answer:
Sur

8. Akbar abolished the Poll tax named…………….
Answer:
Jizya

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9. Sikh shrine Harmandir Sahib was built at ………..
Answer:
Amritsar

10. ……………, a hail of worship was built by Akbar.
Answer:
Ibadat Khana

11. The Sufi saint …………… was respected by Akbar.
Answer:
Salim Chishti

12. The artist in Akbar’s court was …………..
Answer: Daswant

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13. ………………, a representative 01 King iames i or tngianci visiteo ianangirs cou
Ans:
Thomas Roe

14 ……………. maintained law and order in the Mughal Empire.
Answer:
Kotwals

15. Din Ilahi means ………………
Answer:
Divine faith

III. Match the following:

1. Babur a) Battle of Chausa
2. Humayun b) Battle of Ahom
3. Akbar c) Battle of Chanderi
4. Aurangzeb d) Battle of Haldighati

Answer:

1. Babur c) Battle of Chanderi
2. Humayun a) Battle of Chausa
3. Akbar d) Battle of Haldighati
4. Aurangzeb b) Battle of Ahom

IV Write true or false:

1. Humayun fell down the stairs of his library in Delhi and died.
Answer:
True

2. Babur led his First expedition to India in 1524 A.D
Answer:
False

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3. Akbar treated all the religious groups fairly with the generosity of spirit.
Answer:
True

4. Humavun granted tradin2 ri2hts to the Portuguese and English.
Answer:
False

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V. Consider the Following statements. (✓) Tick the appropriate answer.

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Mughals had to lose control over the trade routes to Afghanistan, Persia, and central Asia.
Reason (R) : There was a prolonged fight between Mughals and Sikhs
a) R is not the correct explanation of A b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is wrong d) (A) and (R) are Correct
Answer:
b) R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Assertion (A) : Jahangir ordered the execution of Sikhs leader Guru Aijun
Reason (R) : For religious causes, Jahangir ordered the execution of guru Aijun
a) R is not the correct explanation of A b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is wrong d) (A) and (R) are Correct
Answer:
a) R is not the correct explanation of A

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VI. Circle the odd one out:

Babur, Humayun, Sher Shah, Jahangir
Answer:
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VII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Who is Sher Shah?
Answer:

  • Sher Shah was the son of an Afghan noble, Hasan Suri, the ruler of Sasaram in Bihar.
  • He started the rule of the Sur dynasty at Agra.

Question 2.
Write a note on the Second Battle of Panipat.
Answer:

  • The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Hemu, a general of the Sur dynasty, and Akbar at Panipat in 1556.
  • In this battle, Akbar’s general Bairam Khan defeated and killed Hemu.

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Question 3.
Which women rulers fought against Akbar?
Answer:

  • Rani Durgavati of Central Province.
  • Rani Chand Bibi of Ahmed Nagar.

Question 4.
What is Din Ilahi?
Answer:
Akbar tried to include the good principles in all religions and formulated them into one single faith called Divine faith or Din -I – lahi.

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Question 5.
Give a short note on Redfort.
Answer:

  • Redfort also called Lai Qila is situated at Delhi.
  • It was the residence of the Mughal emperors.
  • It was constructed in 1639 by Shah Jahan.
  • It has massive enclosing walls of red sandstone.

VIII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Estimate the Contribution of Mughal rulers towards art and architecture.
Answer:
All the Mughal Emperors show their keen interest in Art and Architecture.
Babur:

  • Babur introduced the Persian style of architecture in India.
  • He built many structures at Agra. Biana, Dholpur Gwalior, and Kiul.

Humayun:
Humayun built his royal palace Din-i-Panah and Delhi.

Akbar:
The Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Panch – Mahal, Rang Mahal, Salim Chishti’s Tomb and Buland Darwaza were built during Akbar’s time.

Jahangir:
Akbar’s tomb at Sikandara, Tomb of Itmad-ud-doula at Agra (father of Nur Jahan) was built by Jahangir.

Shahjahan:
The famous Peacock throne, Tajmahal, Moti Masjid, Pearl Mosque at Agra, Red Fort, Jamma Masjid of Delhi, Diwan-i-Khas, and Diwan-i-am in Delhi were built by Shah Jahan.

Aurangzeb:

  • The Bibi ka Maqbara a mausoleum was built during Aurangzeb. period.
  • Shahjahan’s Period witnessed the Mughal splendour in architecture.

 

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7th Social Science Guide Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
Which is the oldest structural temple in south India?
a) Shore Temple
b) Mandagapattu
c) Kailasanatha Temple
d) Vaikuntha Perumal Temple
Answer:
a) Shore Temple

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Question 2.
In which year were the Mamallapuram monuments and temples notified as a UNESCO world Heritage site?
a) 1964
b) 1994
c) 1974
d) 1984
Answer:
d) 1984

Question 3.
What was the special feature of the architecture of early Chola period?
a) bas-reliefs
b) vimanas
c) corridors
d) gopurams .
Answer:
b) Vimanas

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Question 4.
Where is the Azhakiya Nambi Temple situated?
a) Tirukkurungudi
b) Madurai
c) Tirunelveli
d) Srivilliputhu
Answer:
a) Tirukkurungudi

Question 5.
Who built the Vaikuntha Perumal Temple?
a) Mahendravarman
b) Narasimhavarman
c) Rajasimha
d) Rajaraja II
Answer:
d) Rajaraja II

II. Fill in the Blanks:

1. …………………. was the first rock-cut cave temple built by the Pallava king Mahendravarman.
Answer:
Mandagapattu

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2. The early Chola architecture followed the style of………………….
Answer:
Sembian Mahadevi

3. The most celebrated mandapam in Madurai Meenakshiamman temple is the………………….
Answer:
Pudumandapam

4. Later Chola period was known for beautiful………………….
Answer:
gopurams

5. Vijayanagar period’s unique feature is the………………….
Answer:
mandapam

III. Match the following:

A B
1. Seven Pagodas a) Madurai
2. Rathi mandapam b) Darasuram
3. Iravatheswara temple c) Tirukkurungudi
4. Adinatha Temple d) Shore temple
5. Pudumandapam e) Azhwar Tirunagari

Answer:

A B
1. Seven Pagodas d) Shore temple
2. Rathi mandapam c) Tirukkurungudi
3. Iravatheswara temple b) Darasuram
4. Adinatha Temple e) Azhwar Tirunagari
5. Pudumandapam a) Madurai

IV. Find out the wrong pair/pairs:

Question 1.
1. Krishnapuram Temple – Tirunelveli
2. Kudalazhagar Temple – Azhwar Tirunagari
3. Sethupathis – Feudatories of Madurai Nayaks
4. Jalagandeshwara temple – Vellore
Answer:
2. Kudalazhagar Temple – Azhwar Tirunagari

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Question 2.
Assertion (A) : The predominance of corridors of Rameswaram Temple is striking. Reason (R) : The Temple has the largest set of corridors in the world,
a) R is not the correct explanation of A
b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct but R is wrong
d) Both A arid R are wrong
Answer:
b) R is the correct explanation of A

Question 3.
Find out the odd one out:
Srivilliputhur, Azhaharkoil, Srirangam, Kanchipuram Tiruvannamalai.
Answer:
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Question 4.
Name the epoch of the following:
a) A.D. 600 to 850 – ………………………………………………
b) A.D. 850 to 1100 – ………………………………………………
c) A.D. 1100 tol350 – ………………………………………………
d) A.D. 1350 tol600 – ………………………………………………
Answer:
a) A.D. 600 to 850 – The Pallava Epoch
b) A.D. 850 to 1100 – Early Chola Epoch
c) A.D. 1100 tol350 – Later Chola Epoch
d) A.D. 1350 tol600 – Vijaynagara /Nayak Epoch

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Question 5.
Find out the correct statement/s:
1. The Arjuna’s Penance is carved out of a granite boulder.
2. Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai represents Pallava’s architectural style.
3. The cave temple at Pillayarpatti is a contribution of Later Pandyas.
4. The Sethupathis as feudatories of Madurai Nayaks contributed to Madurai Meenakshiamman Temple.
Answer:
1. The Arjuna’s Penance is carved out of a granite boulder.
3. The cave temple at Pillayarpatti is a contribution of Later Pandyas.

V. State true or false:

1. Rajasimha built the Kanchi Kailasanatha temple.
Answer:
True

2. Early Pandyas were the contemporaries of Later Cholas.
Answer:
False

3. Rock-cut and structural temples are significant parts of the Pandya architecture.
Answer:
True

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4. Brahadeeshwara temple was built by Rajendra Chola.
Answer:
True

5. Vijayanagar and Nayak paintings are seen at temple at Dadapuram.
Answer:
False

VI. Give short answers:

Question 1.
Write a note on Pancha Pandava Rathas.
Answer:

  1. The Tamil Dravid tradition is exemplified by rock-cut- monuments.
  2. Such as Draupadiratha, Dharmarajaratha, Bheemaratha, Arjunaratha, and Nagula – Sahadeva Ratha.

Question 2.
Throw light on the paintings of Sittanavasal
Answer:

  • Sittanavasal is located at Pudukkottai district.
  • It have outstanding early Pandya paintings.
  • They painted the walls with fresh painting.
  • Among the surviving ones,the lot of pond is not able for its excellent execution of colours and exposition of the scene.

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Question 3.
Point out the special features of Thanjavur Big temple.
Answer:

  1. The Thanjavur BigTemple completed around A.D.1010 was built by Rajaraja.
  2. It was a huge temple complex.
  3. The 216 feet vimana is not able as it is one of the tallest man-made shikaras in the world.
  4. The huge bull statue (Nandi) is carved out of a single rock.

Question 4.
Highlight the striking features of Rameswaram Temple.
Answer:

  • The Sethupathis ruled Ramanathapuram was built the temple.
  • In the temple, the predominance of the corridor striking.
  • It is claimed that this temple has the longest set of corridors in the world.
  • The temple has three sets of corridors.
  • The outer set of the corridors has a height of almost 7metres and stretches for about 120 metres.
  • Many of these pillar sare decorated by ornate carvings. .

VII. Answer the following in detail:

Question 1.
The Pallava epoch witnessed a transition from rock-cut to free-standing temples – Explain.
Answer:

  • The Pallava king Mahendravarman was a pioneer in rock-cut architecture.
  • Rock-cut temples were initially built by carving a rock to the required design and then rocks were cut to build temples.
  • Mandaga pattu temple was the first trock-cut temple built by him.
  • The rock-cut cave structure has two pillar sin the front that hold it.
  • All the cave temple shaves implesanctum cut on there a side of the wall with a front age – projecting mandapa(pavilion).
  • The structural temples provided a wider scope to the sculptor to use his skill.

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Question 2.
Discuss how the architecture of the Vijayanagara and Nayak period was different from the one of Pallavas and Later Cholas.
Answer:

  • During the Vijayanagara epoch,a new form of construction emerged.
  • The main features of the Vijayanagar and Nayak architecture are:
  • Decorated mandapas
  • Ornamental pillars
  • Life-size images
  • Gopuras
  • Prakaras
  • Music pillars
  • Floral works and stone windows
  • Tanks are attached to the temple
  • Massive gopurarrts at four sides.
  • niches with sculptures.
  • These as found at
  • Alakiya Nambi temple atTirukkurungudi
  • Ranganatha temple complex at Srirangam
  • Adinatha temple – Azhwar Tirunagari
  • Nellaiyappar temple -Tirunelveli
  • The 1000-pillar mandapam – Madurai
  • Meenakshi Amman temple – madurai
  • Rathi Mandapam – Tirukkurungudi
  • Vanamamalai Temple – Nanguneri
  • The Jalagandeshwara temple – Vellore,
  • The temples at Thadikompu near Dindugal.

VIII. Hots:

Question 1.
Dravidian architecture is of indigenous origin – Explain.
Answer:

  • Dravidian architecture is of indigenous origin.
  • It advanced overtime by a process of evolution.
  • The earliest examples of the Tamil Dravidian architectural tradition were the 7th-century rock-cut shrines at Mahabalipuram.
  • The absence of monuments in South India prior to the 7th century is attributed by scholars to temples that ought to have been built in wood, which was eventually destroyed by forces of nature.
  • In TamilNadu, the evolution of temple architecture took place in five stages:
    • The Pallava Epoch.
    • Early Chola Epoch.
    • Later Chola Epoch.
    • Vijayanagara / Nayak Epoch.
    • Modem Epoch.

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Question 2.
Temple art was at its best during the Nayak Period – Elucidate.
Answer:

  • The main features of the Vijayanagar and Nayak architecture are decorated, mandapas,ornamental pillars,life-size images, gopuras, prakaras, music pillars,
  • Floral works and stone windows during the 15th to 17th centuries.
  • Tanks are attached to the temples. Gateways to temple are constructed from Four directions with massive gopurams.
  • The practice of fitting then inches with sculptures continued during the Nayak period.
  • There was an increased use of major sculpted figures(relief sculpturejas found at the Alakiya Nambite mpleat Tirukkurungudi (Tirunelveli district) and the Gopalakrishna temple in the Ranganatha temple complex at Srirangam.
  • The southern festival mandapam of Adinatha temple at AzhwarTirunagari and the porch of the Nellaiyappar temple at Tirunelveli are other notable examples.

7th Social Science Guide Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct answer:

Question 1.
The Pallava Epoch in Tamilnadu is ………………
a) A.D 600-850
b) A.D 850-1100
c) A.D 1350-1850
d) A.D 1100-1350
Answer:
a) A.D 600-850

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Question 2.
The Pallava king ………………was a pioneer in rock-cut architecture.
a) Narasimma varman
b) Mahendravarman
c) Simha Varman
d) Vaathabi Kondan
Answer:
b) Mahendravarman

Question 3.
The ……………… Penance, carved on the face of a granite boulder, is a magnificent relief.
a) Arjun’s
b) Sivam
c) Vishnu
d) Thirumal
Answer:
a) Arjun’s

Question 4.
In the Siva temple of Pandyas, the ……………… is carved out of the mother rock.
a)Vimanam
b) Gopuram
c) lutes
d) linga
Answer:
d) linga

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Question 5.
Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli represent examples of ……………… architectural style.
a) Pandya’s
b) Cheran
c) Chola
d) Vijaynagar
Answer: a) Pandya’s

Question 6.
The maturity attained by ……………… architecture is reflected in the two magnificent temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
a) Cheran
b) Cholas
c) Pandiyas
d) Vijayanagar
Answer:
b) Cholas

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Question 7.
………………, near Kumbakonam, is a Later Chola period temple.
a) Kalugumalai
b) Arykkudi
c) Dharasuram
d) Thiruvadalan
Answer:
c) Dharasuram

Question 8.
The cave temple at ………………(near Karaikudi, TamilNadu) belonging to 13th century.
a) Irrukkaikudi
b) Aryakkudi
c) Varalanpadi
d) Pillayarpatti
Answer:
d) Pillayarpatti

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Question 9.
The practice of fitting the with sculptures continued during the Nayak period.
a) Mandapam
b) Gopuram
c) lutes
d) niches
Answer:
d) niches

Question 10.
The Later Chola period was known for beautiful
a) Mandapam
b) Gopuram
c) Nandi
d) Theppakulam
Answer:
b) Gopuram

II. Fill in the Blanks:

1. The ……………… epoch witnessed a transition from rock-cut to free-standing temples.
Answer:
Pallava

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2. Mandagapattu temple was the first rock-cut temple built by ……………….
Answer:
Mahendravarman

3. TheKanchi ………………was built by the Pallava king, Rajasimha.
Answer:
Kailasanatha Temple

4. The monolithic sculpture made at Mahabalipuram is ………………
Answer:
Pancha Pandava Rathas.

5. The Mamallapuram monuments and temples were notified as a ……………… in 1984.
Answer:
UNESCO

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6. Early Pandyas were the contemporaries of the ………………
Answer:
Pallavas

7. The Vettuvankoil, a monolithic temple at ………………, is hewn out of a huge boulder on four sides.
Answer:
Kazhugumalai

8. Many early Pandya images are unearthed now in ……………… museum at Madurai.
Answer:
Tirumalai Nayakkar

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9. Sittanavasal was a residential cave of the ………………
Answer:
Jain monks

10. For the early Chola epoch, the temple at ……………… Tamilnadu is worth mentioning.
Answer:
Tindivanam, Dadapuram

11. At the time the Big Temple of ……………… was constructed, it was a huge temple complex.
Answer:
Thanjavur

12. The Brihadeeshwara temple of ………………, is undoubtedly as worthy a successor to the Brihadeeshwara
temple of Thanjavur.
Answer:
Gangaikonda Cholapuram

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13. The Kalyana mandapam at ………………, Jalagandeshwar temple are notable examples.
Answer:
Vellore

14. At Vijayanagar epoch, the mandapam and port of ……………… at Adinatha are special features.
Answer:
Azhwar temple

15. The Sethupathis ruled ………………and contributed to the Ramanathaswamy temple architecture.
Answer:
Ramanathapuram

III. Match the following:

A B
1. Dwarapalas a) Mandivarman-II
2. Vaigunda Perumal Kovil b) Monolithic temple
3. Arjuna’s Penance c) Sittanavasal paintings
4. Kazhugumalai d) Gate Keepers
5. Pudukottai e) 100ft long, 45ft wide

Answer:

A B
1. Dwarapalas d) Gate Keepers
2. Vaigunda Perumal Kovil a) Mandivarman-II
3. Arjuna’s Penance e) 100ft long, 45ft wide
4. Kazhugumalai b) Monolithic temple
5. Pudukottai c) Sittanavasal paintings

IV. Find out the wrong pair/pairs:

Question 1.
Find out the wrong pair/pairs
1. Iravatheswara – Indira’s elephant
2. Pillayarpatti – A beautiful Ganesha
3. Rameshwaram Temple – Theppakulam
4. 1000 pillar mandapams – Meenakshi Amman Temple
5. Gangai Konda Solapuram – Chola Capital
Answer:
3. Rameshwaram Temple – Theppakulam

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 2 Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu

Question 2.
Assertion (A) : The Thanjavur Big Temple is one of the highest temple in the World.
Reason (R) : Due to its massive height, the shikhara is called the Dakshina Meru.
a) R is not the correct explanation of A
b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct but R is wrong
d) Both A and R are wrong
Answer:
b) R is the correct explanation of A

Question 3.
Find the odd one out:
Arjuna’s Penance, Rock, cut, temple, Kailasanathar temple, Palani Malai temple
Answer:
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Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 2 Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu

Question 4.
Find out the correct statement/s.
1. In Dharasuaram near Kumbakonam Vyayanagar King’s temple is situated.
2. Rock-cut and structural temples are significant part of Pandya architecture.
3. The maturity attained by Pallava’s architecture is reflected in the two magnificent temples of Thanjavur and Gangai Konda Cholapuram.
4. The Temple at Dadapuram, near Tindivanam in Tamilnadu is worth mentioning of Later Chola Epoch.
Answer:
2. Rock-cut and structural temples are significant part of Pandya architecture.

V. State true or false:

1. Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is built of cut stones rather than carved out of caves.
Answer:
True

2. Pandyas installed Nandi in the sanctums in their cave temples.
Answer:
false

3. The Puddukottai Sittanavasal Lotus Pond is the excellent execution.
Answer:
True

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 2 Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu

4. Tanjavur served as the Chola capital for about 250 years, until the decline of the Cholas and the rise of the Pandyas.
Answer:
False

VI. Give short answers:

Question 1.
Write short note about the specialities of Mamallapuram.
Answer:
The Mamallapuram monuments and temples, including the Shore Temple complex, were notified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 2 Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu

Question 2.
Write about Kazhugumalai sculpture.
Answer:

  • The Vettuvankoil, a monolithic temple at Kazhugumalai, is hewn out of a huge boulder on four sides.
  • At the top of the temple, sculptures of Uma Maheswarar, Dakshinamoorthy, Vishnu and Brahma are found.

Question 3.
Write about Pillayarpatti Karpaka Vinayagar temple.
Answer:

  • The cave temple at Pillayarpatti (near Karaikudi, TamilNadu) belonging to 13th century.
  • This temple is important both for its sculptures and for an inscription.
  • A beautiful Ganesha is carved facing the entrance. .

Question 4.
What are the specialities of Ganga – kondacholapuram?
Answer:

  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram served as the Chola capital.
  • It was built by Rajendra Chola.
  • The height of the temple is 5 5 metres.
  • The sanctum has two storeys.
  • The outer wall has many projections with niches and recesses on three sides.

VII. Answer the following in detail:

Question 1.
Mention the places of Pallavas Creation.
Answer:

  • Mahendravadi – Pallavaram
  • Mahabalipuram – Thirukazhukundram
  • Vallam – Mammandur
  • Mandagapattu – Melaiserri
  • Kanchi – Chengalpattu.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 2 Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu

Question 2.
List out the Vijayanagar temple of Tamilnadu Architecture.
Answer:

  • Kanchi – Vaikuntha Perumal Temple.
  • Tirunelveli – Nellaiappar Temple Corridor.
  • Vellore – Jalagandeshwar Temple.
  • Azhwar Tirunagari – Adinatha Temple.
  • Thanjavur – Brihadeeshwara Temple.
  • Madurai – Meenakshi Amman Temple

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

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7th Social Science Guide New Religious Ideas and Movements Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
Who of the following composed songs on Krishna putting himself in the place of mother Yashoda?
a) Poigaiazhwar
b) Periyazhwar
c) Nammazhwar
d) Andal
Answer:
b) Periyazhwar

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 2.
Who preached the Advaita philosophy?
a) Ramanujar
b) Ramananda
c) Nammazhwar
d) Adi Shankara
Answer:
d) Adi Shankara

Question 3.
Who spread the Bhakthi
a) Vallabhacharya
b) Ramanujar
c) Ramananda
d) Surdas
Answer:
c) Ramananda

Question 4.
Who made Chishti order popular in India?
a) Moinuddin Chishti
b) Suhrawardi
c) Amir Khusru
d) Nizamuddin Auliya
Answer:
a) Moinuddin Chishti

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 5.
Who is considered their first guru by the Sikhs?
a)Lehna
b) Guru Amir Singh
c) Guru Nanak
d) Guru Gobind Singh
Answer:
c) Guru Nanak

II. Fill in the Blanks:

1. Periyazhwar was earlier known as ……………………
Answer:
Vishnu Chittar

2. ……………………is the holy book of the Sikhs.
Answer:
Guru Granth Sahib

3. Meerabai was the disciple of ……………………
Answer:
Ravidas

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

4. ……………………philosophy is known as vishistadvaita.
Answer: Ramanuja

5. Gurudwara Darbar Sahib is situated at. ……………………. in Pakistan.
Answer:
Kartarpur

III. Match the following:

A B
1. Pahul a) Kabir
2. Ramcharitmanas b) Sikhs
3. Srivaishnavism c) Abdul-Wahid Abu Najib
4. Granthavali d) Guru Gobind Singh
5. Suhrawardi e) Tulsidas

Answer:

A B
1. Pahul d) Guru Gobind Singh
2. Ramcharitmanas e) Tulsidas
3. Srivaishnavism b) Sikhs
4. Granthavali a) Kabir
5. Suhrawardi c) Abdul-Wahid Abu Najib

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

IV. Find out the right pair/pairs:

Question 1.
1. Andal – Srivilliputhur
2. Tukaram – Bengal
3. Chaitanyadeva – Maharashtra
4. Brahma-sutra – Vallabacharya
5. Gurudwaras – Sikhs
Answer:
1. Andal – Srivilliputhur
5. Gurudwaras – Sikhs

Question 2.
Assertion (A) : After Guru Gohind Singh, the holy book Guru Granth Sahib came to be considered the guru.
Reason (R) : Guru Gobind Singh was the compiler of Guru Granth Sahib,
a) R is not the correct explanation of A
b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct but R is wrong
d) Both A and R are wrong
Answer:
c) A is correct but R is wrong

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 3.
Find the odd person out.
Poigai Azhwar, Bhoothathu Azhwar, Periazhwar, Andal, Nammazhwar.
Answer:
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V. State true or false:

1. Sufism was responsible for the spread of Islamic culture.
Answer:
False

2. The best known Sufi sage of the early medieval period was Nizamuddin Auliya of the Chishti order.
Answer:
True

3. Guru Nanak is considered the first guru of Sikhs.
Answer:
True

4. Sufis believed that realization of God can be achieved only through passionate devotion to God and intense meditation.
Answer:
True

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

5. The basic Tamil Saivite sacred canon consists of 12 books.
Answer:
True

VI. Give short answers:

Question 1.
What do you know about Thirumurai?
Answer:

  • It is the basic Tamil Saivite sacred canon.
  • It consists of 12 books, and 11 of them were assembled by Nambi.
  • The 12th book is Sekkizhar’s Periyapuranam.

Question 2.
How many Nayanmars were there and who were prominent among them?
Answer:

  • There are 63 legendary Nayanmars.
  • Among them, Gnanasampandar, Appar, and Sundarar (often called “the trio”) are worshipped as saints through their images in South Indian temples.

Question 3.
How did Gurunanak help to found Sikhism?
Answer:

  • Guru Nanak nominated his disciple Lehna to succeed him as the guru.
  • Following this precedent, the successors are named by the incumbent Sikh Guru.

Question 4.
What had Tukaram to do with the Vitthoba temple of Pantharpur?
Answer:

  • Tukaram, a 17th-century saint-poet of Maharashtra. .
  • It is devoted to Vitthoba, an avatar of Krishna.
  • There is a Vitthoba/Panduranga temple at Pantharpur or Pandaripuram in the Sholapur district, Maharashtra.
  • What is Chaitanya deva to Bengal is Tukaram to Maharashtra.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 5.
Highlight the spiritual ideas of Kabir that appealed to lower classes.
Answer:

  1. As a Muslim, Kabir came under the influence of Varanasi – based Saint Ramananda.
  2. He accepted some Hindu ideas and tried to reconcile Hinduism and Islam.
  3. He opposed discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, and wealth.
  4. Kabir believed that God is one with different names and forms.

VII. Answer the following in detail:

Question 1.
Give an account of the contributions of exponents of the Bhakti Movement in the southern as well as northern parts of India.
Answer:
Vaishnavite Saints (12Azhwars):
Eg: Poigai Azhwar, Bhoothathu Azhwar, and Pei Azhwar.

Saivite Saints (63 Nayanmars):
There are 63 legendary Nayanmars. Among them, Gnanasampandar, Appar, and Sundarar (often called “the trio”) are worshipped as saints through their images in South Indian temples.

Adi Shankara:

  • He preached the Advaita philosophy.
  • Shankara enthusiastically endeavoured to restore the orthodox Vedic tradition.

Ramanuja:

  • Ramanuja, a Vaishnava saint, was the most influential thinker of Vaishnavism.
  • In the 16th and 17th centuries, Vaishnavism spread across India.
  • He established centres to spread his doctrine of devotion, Srivaishnavism, to God Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi.

MeeraBai:
Meera Bai, the wife of the crown prince of Mewar, was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna.

Chaitanyadeva:
Chaitanya deva popularised Krishna worship through ecstatic songs.

Tulsidas:
He is retelling of the story of Rama in Hindi.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 2.
What is Sufism? How did it find its footing in India?
Answer:
Sufism:

  • The word Sufi takes its origin from suf, meaning wool.
  • The Sufis wore coarse garments made of wool and hence they were called Sufis.

Sufism in India:

  • The advent of Suf is to India dates back to the Arab conquest of Sind.
  • It gained prominence in the 10th and 11th centuries during the reign of the Delhi Sultans.
  • Sufism adopted many native Indian concepts such as yogic postures, music and dance.
  • Sufism found adherents among both Muslims and Hindus.
  • Sufis in medieval India were divided into three major orders.
  • They were Chisti, suhrawardi, and Firdausi.
  • Moinuddin Chishti made Chisti order popular in India.
  • His resting place is in the Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Question 3.
What impact did the Bhakti movement make on Indian society?
Answer:
Impact of the Religious / Bhakti Movement:

  • Vedic Hinduism was regenerated and thus saved from the onslaught of Islam.
  • The Islamic tenets – unity of God and universal brotherhood – emphasised by the saints promoted harmony and peace.
  • Bhakti was a movement of the common people; it used the language of the common people for its devotional literature.
  • Bhakti movement opened up space for Indian languages to grow.
  • It stimulated literary activity in regional languages.
  • What sustained Sanskrit,despite its decline during this period, was the support extended by the rulers of Hindu kingdoms.
  • Tamil was the only ancient Indian language remained vibrant during this period.
    Caste system and social disparities came to be criticised.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

VIII. HOTS:

Question 1.
Examine the statement that the Bhakti movement saved Vedic Hinduism from the onslaught of Islam.
Answer:

  1. The Bhakthi movement emphasize the mutual emotional attachment and love of a devotee towards a personal God and of God for the devotee.
  2. The Nayanmars and the Azhwars composed devotional Lymns in the Tamil Language.
  3. These poet-saints criticize caste-based social status and advocate gender equality.
  4. In the religious movements of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries in Northern India, one has to keep in mind the two very different attitudes towards Islam.

7th Social Science Guide New Religious Ideas and Movements Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct answer:

Question 1.
The ………….. proposed that the path of bhakti marga is superior to the two other religions.
a) Ramayanam
b) Thirukkural
c) Bhagavad Gita
d) Nanneri
Answer:
c) Bhagavad Gita

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 2.
The Bhakti movement started in Tamil Nadu around …………. century A.D.
a) Krishna
b) Vishnu
c) Sivan
d) Bhrama
Answer:
a) Krishna

Question 3.
……………. songs were composed in Tamil and other South Indian languages such as Kannada and telugu
a) Krishna
b) Vishnu
c) Sivan
d) Bhrama
Answer:
a) Krishna

Question 4.
……………. was one and only female Azhwar.
a) Koshalai
b) Nachiyar
c) Thirumozhi
d) Andal
Answer:
d) Andal

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 5.
There are …………… legendary Nayanmars.
a) 63
b) 73
c) 60
d) 62
Answer:
a) 63

Question 6.
Among the 12 books of Tirumurai, the book is Sekkizhar’s Periyapuranam.
a) 10th
b) 12th
c) 11th
d) 9th
Answer:
b) 12th

Question 7.
Adi Shankara masterpiece is the commentary on the
a) Bhrama thegam
b) Brahma Vishnu
c) Bhrama Sutra
d) Athavaitham
Answer:
c) Bhrama Sutra

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 8.
………….was a popular centre for Sanskrit learning.
a) Sri rangam
b) Kanchipuram
c) Thirupathi
d) Ariyakudi
Answer:
b) Kanchipuram

Question 9.
…………..gained popularity through her bhajans.
a) Chaitanya
b) Meera Bai
c) Pandaribai
d) Surthas
Answer:
b) Meera Bai

Question 10.
Meera Bai, wife of the crown prince of
a) Thakkanam
b) Kuvaliyar
c) Mewar
d) Kaligam
Answer:
c) Mewar

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

II. Fill in the Blanks:

1. …………….. were of the view that this type of meditation would enable the devotee to understand the true nature of God.
Answer:
Sufis

2. …………….is based on Vishnu’s avatars, particularly Krishna and Rama.
Answer:
Vishnu-bhakti

3. Nammazhwar’s fame lies in his……………..stanza Thiruvaimozhi.
Answer:
1,102

4. The Thiruppavai and the Nachiyar Thirumozhiare are …………….. celebrated works.
Answer:
A war

5. ……………..is said to have compiled the songs of all of the Nayanmars.
Answer:
Nambi Andar Nambi

6. ……………..is a fundamental text of the Vedanta school.
Answer:
Brahma-sutra

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

7. …………….. center of learning were Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka, and Sringeri.
Answer:
Adi Shankara

8. …………….., Ramanajun was the most influential thinker.
Answer:
Vaishnava saint

9. Thenkalai Vaishnavism centred on ……………..
Answer:
Srirangam

10. In Tulsidas’s Hindi retelling of the story of Rama in the……………..
Answer:
Ramcharitmanas

11. Chisti, Suhrawardi, and Firdausi were the three important order of ……………..
Answer:
Sufis

12. ……………..tried to reconcile Hinduism and Islam.
Answer:
Kabir

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

13. The ……………..and the ……………..were collections of Kabir’s verses.
Answer:
Granthavali, Bijak

14. He visited many holy places and finally settled in ……………..near Lahore.
Answer:
Kartarpur

15. Guru Nanak preached that ……………..
Answer:
God is without form

III. Match the following:

A B
1. Azhwars a) Advaita
2. Nayanmars b) Adira temple
3. Adishankara c) Vishnu Bhakti
4. Ramanujar d) 63 members
5. Sufis e) vishistadvaita

Answer:

A B
1. Azhwars c) Vishnu Bhakti
2. Nayanmars d) 63 members
3. Adishankara a) Advaita
4. Ramanujar e) vishistadvaita
5. Sufis b) Adira temple

IV. Find out the right pair/pairs:

Question 1.
Find out the right pair/pairs.
1. Nayanmars – Vaishnava – Bhakthi
2. Azhwars – Vaishnava – Bhakthi
3. Thulasithassar – Maharastra
Answer:
1. Nayanmars – Vaishnava – Bhakthi

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 2.
Assertion (A): Sufism: The word Sufi takes its origin from suf, meaning wool.
Reason (R): The Sufis wore course garments made of wool and hence they were called Sufis.
a) R is not the correct explanation of A
b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct but R is wrong
d) Both A and R are wrong
Answer: b) R is the correct explanation of A

Question 3.
Find the odd person out.
Vallabhacharya, Surdas, Meera Bai, Chaitanya Deva, Adi Shankarar , Nammazhwar.
Answer:
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V. State true or false:

1. Kabir had trusted that Hindu and Islam are a brotherhood.
Answer:
True

2. Poigai Azhwar, Bhoothathu Azhwar, and Pei Azhwar are the three different Azhwars.
Answer:
True

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

3. There was no Statue Prayer in South India.
Answer:
False

4. North Indians give importance to Divya Prabhatham.
Answer:
False

5. Chaitanyadeva popularised Krishna worship.
Answer:
True

VI. Give short answers:

Question 1.
Write short notes on Andal.
Answer:

  • Andal, the only female Azhwar, is another.
  • Periyazhwar, who was earlier known as Vishnu Chittar, made lots of songs on Krishna putting himself in the place of mother Yashoda.
  • She grew up in the temple town of Srivilliputhur and became known as Andal-she who ruled.

Question 2.
Write a note on Thenkalai and Vadakaiai.
Answer:

  • Thenkalai Vaishnavism centred on Srirangam.
  • Vadakaiai sect focused on Vedic literature, which is written in Sanskrit.
  • The Thenkalai gave importance to Divya Prabandhams, written in Tamil.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 1 New Religious Ideas and Movements

Question 3.
Write short notes on Meera Bhai.
Answer:

  • Meera Bai, the wife of the crown prince of Mewar, was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna.
  • She was a disciple of Ravidas. Meera Bai gained popularity through her bhajans.

VII. Answer the following in detail:

Question 1.
Explain the teaching of Guru Nanak’s
Answer:

  • Guru Nanak preached that God is without form and wanted his followers to practice meditation upon the name of God for peace and ultimate salvation.
  • Guru Nanak had great contempt for Vedic rituals and caste discrimination. The teachings of Guru Nanak formed the basis of Sikhism, a new religious order, founded in the late 15th century.
  • His and his successors’ teachings are collected in the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the holy book of the Sikhs.
  • Guru Nanak’s teachings were spread through the group singing of hymns, called kirtan.
  • The devotees gathered in Dharamshala’s (rest houses), which became gurudwaras in course of time.

 

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 1 Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms

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7th Social Science Guide Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
Who was the greatest ruler of Sangama Dynasty?
a) Bukka
b) Devaraya II
c) Harihara II
d) Krishna Devaraya
Answer:
b). Devaraya II

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 1 Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms

Question 2.
Which was the most common animal depicted on the pillars of Vijayanagara style?
a) Elephant
b) Horse
c) Cow
d) Deer
Answer:
b) Hors

Question 3.
Who was the last ruler of the Sangama Dynasty?
a) Rama Raya
b) Tirumaladeva Raya
c) Devaraya II
d) Virupaksha Raya II
Answer
d) Virupaksha Raya II

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 1 Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms

Question 4.
Who ended the Sultanate in Madurai?
a) Saluva Narasimha
b) Devaraya II
c) Kumara Kampana
d) Tirumaladeva Raya
Answer:
c) Kumara Kampana

Question 5.
Name the Bahmani King who was a linguist and a poet.
a) Ala-ud-din Hasan Shah
b) Muhammad I
c) Sultan Firoz
d) Mujahid
Answer:
c) Sultan Firoz

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 1 Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. ………..was the capital of the Aravidu dynasty.
Answer:
Penukonda

2. Vijayanagar emperor’s issued a large number of gold coins called …………………….
Answer:
Varaha’s

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 1 Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms

3. Mahmud Gawan used …………………. chemists to teach the preparation and use of gunpowder.
Answer:
Persian

4. In Vijayanagara administration ……………… looked after the affairs of villages.
Answer:
Gauda

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 1 Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms

III. Match the following:

1. Vijayanagara a) Ruler of Odisha
2. Prataparudra b) Astadiggajas
3. KrishnaDevaraya c) Pandurangamahatyam
4. Abdur Razzaq d) City of victory
5. Tenali Ramakrishna e) Persian emissary

Answer:

1. Vijayanagara d) City of victory
2. Prataparudra a) Ruler of Odisha
3. KrishnaDevaraya b) Astadiggajas
4. Abdur Razzaq e) Persian emissary
5. Tenali Ramakrishna c)Pandurangamahatyam

IV.Match the statement with the reason. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer:

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : The Vijayanagar army was considered one of the feared armies in India.
Reason (R) : Vijayanagar armies used both firearms and cavalry.
a) R is not the correct explanation of A
b) R is correct explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is wrong
d) (A) and (R) are Correct
Answer:
b) R is correct explanation of A

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Question 2.
Find out the wrong pair
a) Silk – China
b)Spices – Arabia
c) Precious stone – Burma
d)Madurai Vijayam – Gangadevi
Answer:
b) Spices – Arabia

Question 3.
Find the odd one out
Harihara II, Muhammad I, Krishnadeva Raya, Devaraya I.
Answer:
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Question 4.
Consider the following statements and find out which is/are correct
I) Turquoise throne is one of the bejeweled royal seats of Persian kings described in Firdausi’s Shah Nama.
II) The fertile regions between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra and Krishna-Godavari delta were the zones of conflict among the rulers of Vijayanagar, and Bahmani.
III) Muhammad I was educated at Multan.
IV) Mahmud Gawan served with great distinction as the Prime Minister under Muhammad III.
a) i), ii) are correct
b) i), ii), iii) are correct
c) ii), iii), iv) are correct
d) iii), iv) are correct
Answer:
i), ii) are correct

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V.True or False:

Question 1.
Harihara and Bukka were the founders of the Bahmani kingdom.
Answer:
False

Question 2.
Krishnadeva Raya, who reigned for 20 years, was the most illustrious ruler of the Sangama dynasty.
Answer:
False

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Question 3.
Alasani Peddana was the greatest of all Astadiggajas.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
Kingship of Vijayanagar administration was hereditary, based on the principle of primogeniture.
Answer:
True

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Question 5.
There were 18 monarchs of the Bahmani dynasty.
Answer:
True

VI.Answer in one or two sentences:

Question 1.
The four dynasties of the Vijayanagara kingdom with reference to prominent rulers of each dynasty.
Answer:
Four dynasties of the Vijayanagara kingdom and its prominent rulers are:

  1. Sangama Dynasty – Devaraya II
  2. Saluva Dynasty – Saluva Narasimha
  3. Tuluva Dynasty – Krishnadevaraya
  4. Aravidu Dynasty – Tirumaladeva

Question 2.
Battle of Talikota.
Answer:

  • The Sultans of Deccan kingdoms forming a league to fight against the Vijayanagar Empire.
  • The battle is known as ‘Rakasa Tangadi’ or ‘Battle of Talikota’.
  • They fought at Talikota in 1565 A.D. Vijayanagar was defeated.
  • All the buildings, Palaces and temples were destroyed in the capital city Hampi.

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Question 3.
The structure of governance in the Vijayanagar kingdom.
Answer:

  • The Vijayanagar empire was divided into different mandalams, nadus, sthalas and gramas.
  • Each province was administered by Mandalesvara.
  • Each village had a grama sabha. Gauda, village headman, looked after the affairs of the village.
  • They maintained the army consisted of the infantry, cavalry with a firearm, and elephant corps.

Question 4.
The five independent kingdoms of Deccan Sultanate.
Answer:
The five independent kingdoms of Deccan were Bidar, Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Berar and Golconda.

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Question 5.
The educational reforms of Ala-ud-din Hasan Shah.
Answer:

  • Hasan Shah took special care in founding a school to educate his sons.
  • He opened institutions for the children of noble families in the art of soldiery.

VII. Answer in detail:

Question 1.
Discuss the career and achievements of Krishna Devaraya.
Answer:
(i) Krishnadevaraya who reigned for 20 years was the most illustrious ruler of the Tuluva dynasty.

(ii) He brought under control the independent chieftains in the Tungabhadra river basin.

(iii) The Bahmani sultan, Mahmud Shah, had been overthrown and kept in imprisonment by his minister. Krishnadevaraya freed the sultan and restored him to the throne. Prataparudra negotiated for peace and offered to marry off his daughter to him.

(iv) Accepting the offer, Krishnadevaraya returned the territory he had conquered from Prataparudra.

(v) Krishnadevaraya, with the assistance of the Portuguese gunners, could easily defeat the Sultan of Golconda and subsequently take over Raichur from the ruler of Bijapur.

A Great Builder:

(i) Krishnadevaraya built huge irrigation tanks and reservoirs for harvesting rainwater.

(ii) He built the famous temples of Krishnaswamy, Hazara Ramaswamy and Vithalaswamy in the capital city of Hampi.

(iii) He distributed the wealth he gained in wars to all major temples of South India for the purpose of constructing temple gateways (gopura), called ‘Rayagopuram,’ in his honour.

(iv) He had good friendly relationship with the Portuguese and Arabian traders, which increased the Empire’s income through customs.

Patron of Literature, Art and Architecture:
Krishnadevaraya patronised art and literature. Eight eminent luminaries in literature known as astadiggajas adorned his court.

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VIII. HOTs:

Question 1.
Discuss the causes for the decline of the Vijayanagar rule. To what extent the Bahmani sultans contributed to it?
Answer:

  • After Krishna Devaraya, the rulers were inefficient in the Vijayanagar empire. Making use of the situation the commanders declared independence.
  • There were frequent wars between Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdom which made the country economically weak.
  • Finally, the sultans of Deccan Kingdoms formed a league against Vijayanagar. The combined forces of the enemies defeated Vijayanagar in the Battle of Talikota in 1565 A.D.
  • These sultans destroyed the buildings, palaces, temples and the capital city of Hampi.

X. Answer Grid:

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1. Name the kingdom ruled by 18 monarchs which lasted for nearly 180 years.
Answer:
Bahmani Kingdom

2. Name the Bahmani Sultan who was restored to the throne by Krishna Devaraya?
Answer:
Mahmud Shah

3. Name the book written by Krishna Devaraya in Sanskrit.
Answer:
Jambavati Kaiyanam

4. Where did Hasan Bahman Shah shift his capital.
Answer:
Gulbarga

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7th Social Science Guide Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct answer:

Question 1.
The repressive measures of which Muslim king led to the rise of newly independent states?
a) Balban
b) Ala – ud – din Khilji
c) Muhammed – bin – Tughlaq
d) Firoz Tuglagq
Answer:
c) Muhammed – bin – Tughlaq

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Question 2.
Battle of TaliKota was fought in the year.
a) 1550
b) 1555
c) 1560
d) 1565
Answer:
d) 1565

Question 3.
The poem Madura Vijayam composed by
a) Kumara Kampana
b) Ganga Devi
c) Ibn Battuta
d) Abdur Razzaq
Answer:
b) Ganga Devi

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Question 4.
The Eight Eminent Luminaries in Literature were known as
a) Ashoka Pradhan
b) Navaratnas
c) Anju Vannathar
d) Astadiggajas
Answer:
d) Astadiggajas

Question 5.
A Persian emissary who visited the court of Krishna Devaraya was
a) Wassuf
b) Marcopolo
c) IbnBattuta
d) Abdur Razzaq
Answer:
d) Abdur Razzaq

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Question 6.
Who wrote a Telugu epic Amuktamalyada
a) Krishna Devaraya
b) Tenali Ramakrishna
c) Allasani Pethana
d) Tukkanna
Answer:
a) Krishna Devaraya

Question 7.
The Bahmani Kingdom was established in the year …………………………
a) 1327
b) 1337
c) 1347
d) 1350
Answer:
c) 1347

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Question 8.
The territorial divisions of Bhamani Kingdom was …………………………
a) District
b) City
c) Tarafs
d) Capital
Answer:
Tarafs

Question 9.
Wasir – i – ashraf was the minister of in the Bahmani Kingdom
a) Finance
b) Deputy finance
c) Foreign affairs
d) Police affairs
Answer:
c) Foreign affairs

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Question 10.
The eighth Bahmani king was……………………….
a) Mahmud bavan
b) Muhammad
c) Zahan khan
d) Sultan firoz
Answer:
d) sultan firoz

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II. Fill in the blanks:

1. In South India, ……….. and ………… are the two great kingdoms.
Answer:
Vijayanagar, Bahmani

2. Vijayanagar means ………….
Answer:
the city of victory

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3. ……………., head of Saivite Sringeri mutt instructed to establish the Vijayanagar kingdom.
Answer:
Vidyaranya

4. The Vijayanagar ruler who recruited Muslim fighters in their army was ……………
Answer:
Devaraya II

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5. Saluva Dynasty was founded by …………………
Answer:
Saluva Narasimha

6. Tuluva Dynasty was founded by …………………
Answer:
Naras Nayaka

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7. Krishna deva Raya, with the assistance of the ……………….. easily defeated the Sultan of Golconda.
Answer:
Portuguese gunners

8. Rayagopuram were built by …………….
Answer:
Krishna Devaraya

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9. The notable in Krishnadevaraya Patron was ………………….
Answer:
Tenali Ramakrishna

10. Battle of Talikota also known as ……………………
Answer:
Rakasa Tangadi

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11. Krishna Devaraya was succeeded by …………………….
Answer:
Achtyuda Deva Raya

12. Vijayanagar Empire collapsed in the year ……………………
Answer:
1646

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13. Vijayanagar Provinces were administered by …………………
Answer:
Mandalesvara

14. The new style of temple building temple was introduced by Vijayanagar rulers is called …………………..
Answer:
Vijayanagara style

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15. ………………contributed extensively to the development of the bhamani kingdom
Answer:
Mahamud Gawan

III. Match the following:

A B
1. Bidar a) Madura Vijayan
2. Ganga Devi b) Vijaya Nagar
3. Goda Devi c) Madrasa
4. Hampi d) Amukta malyada

Answer:

A B
1. Bidar c) Madrasa
2. Ganga Devi a) Madura Vijayam
3. Goda Devi d) Amukta malyada
4. Hampi b) Vijaya Nagar

lV. Match the statement with the reason. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer:

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Several foreign nobles of the state to leave for their Provinces.
Reason (R) : Gawan was executed.
a) R is not the correct explanation of A
b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is wrong
d) (A) and (R) are Correct
Answer:
b) R is the correct explanation of

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Question 2.
Find the odd one out
a) Muhammad -1
b) Mujahid
c) Gawan
d) Shihab – ud – din Mahmud
Answer:
c) Gawan

V. State true or false:

Question 1.
Vijayanagar temple architecture belonged to the Dravidian style of Architecture
Answer:
False

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Question 2.
The Capturing fertile regions between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra was the major cause for the wars between Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdom
Answer:
True

Question 3.
The Delhi Sultanate was gradually broken up into six independent Deccan Kingdoms
Answer:
False

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Question 4.
Amir – i – Jumla was the finance minister of the Bahmani Kingdom.
Answer:
True

VI. Answer in one or two sentences:

Question 1.
What is Astadiggajas?
Answer:

  • Astadiggajas were the eight eminent luminaries in literature adorned in the court of Krishnadevaraya
  • Alasani Peddana and Tenali Ramakrishnan were the notable persons in Astadiggajas.

Question 2.
What are countries did Vijayanagar had trade contact?
Answer:
Vijayanagar traded with Persia, South Africa, Portugal, Arabia, China, Burma, South East Asia, and Sri Lanka.

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Question 3.
Who were the important scholars in Vijayanagar Empire?
Answer:
Srinatha, Pothana, Jakkama, Duggana, Tenali Ramakrishna and Allasani Peddana were important scholars in the Vijayanagar Empire.

Question 4.
What is Turquoise?
Answer:

  • Turquoise is a semi-precious stone sky blue in colour.
  • It is one of the bejewelled royal seats of Persian kings described in Firdausi’s Shah Nama.

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Question 5.
What is the Special feature of Golconda fort?
Answer:

  • The Golconda Fort is located about 11 kilometers from Hyderabad.
  • The fort is popular for its acoustic architecture.
  • The highest point of the fort is Bala Hissar.
  • There is a secret underground tunnel, which leads from the Durbar Hall to one of the palaces at the foot of the hills.

VII. Answer in detail:
Question 1.
Describe the eight ministers of the Bahmani state.
Eight ministers of the Bahmani state:
Answer:

  1.  Vakil-us-saltana – Lieutenant of the Kingdom.
  2.  Peshwa – He was associated with the lieutenant.
  3.  Waziri – kull-He supervised the work of all other ministers.
  4.  Amir-i-jumla – Minister for finance.
  5.  Nazir – Assistant minister for finance.
  6.  Wasir-i-ashraf – Minister of foreign affairs.
  7.  Kotwal – Chief of police and city magistrate.
  8. Sadr-i-jahan – Chief justice and minister of religious affairs and endowments.

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Question 2.
Explain the life and achievements of Mahmud Gawan.
Answer:
Life of Mahmud Gawan:

  • Mahmud Gawan was a Persian and prime minister of Muhammad HI, the sultan of Bahmani Kingdom.
  • He well versed in Islamic theory, Persian, and mathematics.
  • He was also a poet and a prose writer.

Achievements:

  • Gawan was known for his military campaigns as well as administrative reforms.
  • He used gun powder in the battle against the Vijayanagar kings in Belgaum.
  • To control the provincial governors. Gawan divided the four provinces of the Sultanate into eight provinces.
  • The administrative reforms introduced by Gawan improved the efficiency of the Government.

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7th Social Science Guide Media and Democracy Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
Which one of the following comes under print media?
a) Radio
b) Television
c) Newspaper
d) Internet
Answer:
c) Newspaper

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Question 2.
Which one of the following is the broadcast media?
a) Magazines
b) Journals
c) Newspaper
d) Radio
Answer:
d) Radio

Question 3.
Which invention has brought the world closure?
a) Typewriter
b) Television
c) Telex
d) none of these
Answer:
b) Television

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Question 4.
Which is mass media?
a) Radio
b) Television
c) Both a & b
d) None of these
Answer:
c) Both a &b

Question 5.
Why is it necessary for media to be independent?
a) to earn money
b) to encourage company
c) to write balanced report
d) none of these
Answer:
c) to write balanced report

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. ……………………have made the world smaller and closer.
Answer:
Mass Media

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2. Every individual person is a medium of……………………
Answer:
expression

3. Printing press was invented by……………………
Answer:
Johannes Gutenberg

4. ……………………is a code of values which govern our lives.
Answer:
Mass Media

5. ……………………is the radio broadcast of the Government of India.
Answer:
Akashvani /All India Radio

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III. Match the following:

1. Narrowcast media a) Films
2. Social media b) posters
3. Print media c) Seminar
4. Web media d) google web site
5. Broadcast media e) facebook

Answer:

1. Narrowcast media c) Seminar
2. Social media e) facebook
3. Print media b) posters
4. Web media d) google web site
5. Broadcast media a) Films

IV. Consider the following statements: Tick the appropriate answer:

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Print media has been referred to as people’s university
Reason (R) : They perform the role of public informer, educate, custodian of public interest.
a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A
b) A is correct and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is wrong and R is Correct
d) Both are wrong
Answer:
a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A

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Question 2.
Find the odd one
a) newspapers
b) magazine
c) journals
d) twitter
e) posters
Answer:
d) twitter

Question 3.
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
a) Media is generally the agency for interpersonal communication.
b) Media is very powerful entity on the earth.
c) Media plays a prominent role in the formation of public opinion.
d) Media does not have any responsibility
i) a, b and c are correct ii) a, c and d are correct
iii) b, c and d are correct iv) a, b and d are correct
Answer:
i) a, b and c are correct

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V. Answer in one or two sentences.

Question 1.
What is media?
Answer:

  • Media is the agency for inter-personal communication.
  • It includes every broadcasting and narrowcasting medium.
  • It allows communicating messages, thoughts, ideas, views, etc.

Question 2.
How does the public get the news about the decision that is taken in the Legislative Assembly?
Answer:

  • Media carry every report of the action of the Legislative Assembly.
  • Based on the information the people can learn about the functioning of the government and the decision taken in the Legislative Assembly.

Question 3.
What is the importance of local media?
Answer:
Local Media in each locality gives importance to the local problem of the public.

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Question 4.
Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. Justify.
Answer:

  • The fourth pillar of democracy Media ensures that all the people should aware of happenings in the country.
  • It also ensures transparency in the working of all the other three Pillars.

Question 5.
State any two responsibilities of media.
Answer:

  • The media has a massive responsibility in providing facts.
  • The media should help people to express their opinion on important social issues.

VI. Answer the following in detail:

Question 1.
How can we classify media?
Answer:
Classification of Media:

  • Narrowcast Media – Cable Television, Direct mail, Seminar
  • Broadcast Media – Films, Television, Radio
  • Print Media – Newspapers, Magazine, Journals, Books, Posters, Reports.
  • Web Media – Google website and Blogs
  • Social Media – Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram

Question 2.
In what ways does the media play an important role in a democracy?
Answer:

  • Media is the backbone of democracy.
  • In our democratic society mass media is the driving force of public opinion
  • Media strengthens democratic value. It enlightens and empowers people.
  • It can educate the voters and ensures that government is transparently accountable.
  • Media carry every report of the action of administration of the government
  • Based on the information, the citizen can learn about the functioning of the government and day to day happenings taking place around them.

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Question 3.
What are the advantages of media?
Answer:

  • People get the latest news in a very short time
  • People get to bring out their hidden talents.
  • Great in promoting mass consumer products.
  • Serves as a good source of entertainment
  • Media leads to the diffusion of different cultures.

VII. HOTs:

Question 1.
Is Media necessary? Why?
Answer:
Yes, Media is necessary. In today’s society, the use of social media has become necessary for daily social interaction and access to news and information and decision making. It is a valuable communication tool with others locally and worldwide, as well as to share, create, and spread information.

Question 2.
What do you know about the term press conference?
Answer:
A press conference is an event organized to officially distribute information and answer questions from the media. Press conferences are held by corporations and other businesses, politicians, and other government officials.

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Question 3.
In what ways media affects our daily lives?
Answer:
Media is considered as the best source to know about the happenings of the world. Newspaper, magazine, radio, television and the internet are the different types of media. It greatly affects our lives because media has the power to influence our thoughts. This influence is sometimes positive and sometimes negative.

Question 4.
Media is a boon or bane.
Answer:
The media can be both boon or bane, depending on our usage. If we use it intelligently, it will be useful in gaining knowledge and for the best impact. Also, some stunts in movies and television are copied by people, which leads to major accidents in our society.

Question 5.
Name Some Local Media of your locality.
Answer:
News Papers and magazine:
Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu, Dinamalar, Dina Thanthi, Malai Malar, Kumudam, Ananda Vikadan, etc.

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7th Social Science Guide Media and Democracy Additional Important Questions and Answers

 I. Choose the Correct answer.

Question 1.
Television belongs to which media?
a) Broadcast
b) Narrowcast
c) Print
d) Social
Answer:
a) Broadcast

Question 2.
Instagram belonged to which media?
a) Broadcast
b) Narrowcast
c) Print
d) Social
Answer:
d) Social

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Question 3.
Printing Press was invented in the year
a) 1400
b) 1450
c) 1453
d) 1460
Answer:
c) 1453

Question 4.
The backbone of Democracy.
a) Media
b) resources
c) Transport
d) Minerals
Answer:
a) Media

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Question 5.
……………………media has been referred to as people’s university
a) Broadcast media
b) Print media
c) Social media
d) Web Media
Answer:
b) Print media

II. Fill in the blanks.

1. …………………… is generally the agency for inter-personal Communication.
Answer:
Media

2. A …………………… or …………………… allows communicating messages, thoughts, ideas, views, etc.
Answer:
medium, media

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3. An awakened and free media is very much essential for the function of the
Answer:
government

4. Akashvani means……………………
Answer:
voice from the sky

5. Twitter belongs to ……………………
Answer:
social media

6. …………………… media and …………………… media helps the people to express their opinion on important social issues.
Answer:
Print, electronic

7. Parliamentary democracy can flourish only under the watchful eyes of ……………………
Answer:
media

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8. Democracy means ……………………
Answer:
rule by people

9. Films comes under the …………………… media.
Answer:
broadcast

10. …………………… provides transparency of the government.
Answer:
Media

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III. Match the following:

1. Harikatha a) E-Mail
2. Personal communication b) Seminar
3. Mass communication c) Religious stories
4. Narrowcast Media d) Television

Answer:

1. Harikatha c) Religious stories
2. Personal communication a) E-Mail
3. Mass communication d) Television
4. Narrowcast Media b) Seminar

IV. Consider the following statement: Tick the appropriate answer:

Question 1.
a) Media does not interfere in democracy
b) Media broadcast national and international News
c) Media is working for the welfare of a particular area
d) Media educates masses in rural areas
i) a, b, and c are correct
ii) a, c and d are correct
iii) b, c, and d are correct
iv) a, b and d are correct
Answer:
iii) b, c, and d are correct

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V. Answer in one or two sentences:

Question 1.
Why Print Media referred to as People’s University?
Answer:
Print media has been referred to as People’s university because they perform the role of public informer, educate and custodian of public interest.

Question 2.
What are the Four Pillars of Democracy?
Answer:
The four pillars of Democracy are the Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, and Media.

Question 3.
Define Democracy.
Answer:
Democracy means rule by the people. It combines two Greek words ‘Demos’ refers to citizens. ‘Kratos’ means either power or rule.

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VI. Answer the following in detail:

Question 1.
Explain the classifications of communication?
Answer:

  • Communication can be classified into two types.
  • They are personal and mass communication.

Personal communication:

  • These are personal use like cell phones, telephones, fax, and letters.

Mass communication:

  • These are used for communicating with the masses.
  • Ex. T.V. radio and newspaper.