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7TH SOCIAL T1 Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India- PAGES -110 -111 BILINGUAL- SS -OO4

7th Social History - Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India MCQs

7th Social History: Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India & Origin of Rajputs

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1. The collective entity formed by the Rajput states was known as:
Correct Answer: b) Rajputana
Explanation: According to the text, Rajput states formed a collective entity that was specifically called Rajputana.
2. Which state served as a prominent rallying point for all Rajput clans?
Correct Answer: c) Chittor
Explanation: Chittor was prominent among Rajput territories and had become the central rallying point for all Rajput clans.
3. What monument was built in Chittor to commemorate the victory of the Rana of Chittor over Malwa?
Correct Answer: b) Jaya Stambha
Explanation: The Jaya Stambha was built in Chittor in commemoration of the victory of the Rana of Chittor over Malwa.
4. What is the literal meaning of 'Jaya Stambha'?
Correct Answer: b) Tower of Victory
Explanation: As noted in the passage, Jaya Stambha translates directly to "the tower of victory".
5. In which parts of India did the Pratiharas and the Palas establish their powerful kingdoms, respectively?
Correct Answer: b) Western India and Eastern India
Explanation: The Pratiharas established their kingdom in western India while the Palas established theirs in eastern India.
6. By the 9th century, the Pratihara dynasty claimed to be the sovereigns of which two major regions?
Correct Answer: b) Rajasthan and Kanauj
Explanation: By the 9th century, the Pratihara dynasty had expanded to the extent that it declared itself sovereigns of Rajasthan and Kanauj.
7. The decline of the Pratihara kingdom led to the rise of which two powers?
Correct Answer: b) Palas in Bengal and Chauhans in north-western India
Explanation: The decline of the Pratihara kingdom paved the way for Palas in Bengal and Chauhans in north-western India.
8. When did the Arab conquest of Sind take place?
Correct Answer: b) A.D. (CE) 712
Explanation: India's Islamic context originated with the Arab conquest of Sind in A.D. (CE) 712.
9. Who was the King of Kanauj who strongly resisted early Islamic expansion around A.D. (CE) 736?
Correct Answer: b) Yasovarman
Explanation: King Yasovarman of Kanauj (A.D. 736) and later Rajput chiefs successfully resisted further immediate conquest.
10. The word 'Rajput' is derived from which Sanskrit word?
Correct Answer: b) Rajputra
Explanation: The word 'Rajput' comes directly from the Sanskrit root word 'Rajputra'.
11. What does the Sanskrit word 'Rajputra' mean?
Correct Answer: b) Scion of the royal blood
Explanation: As stated in the textbook excerpt, Rajputra means 'scion of the royal blood'.
12. Various Rajput clans established kingdoms in northern and central India after the death of which king in A.D. (CE) 647?
Correct Answer: b) Harsha
Explanation: Following King Harsha's death in A.D. 647, various Rajput clans emerged and established independent kingdoms.
13. Which of the following is NOT one of the three principal houses of the Rajputs?
Correct Answer: d) Vayuputra
Explanation: The three main principal houses are Suryavanshi, Chandravanshi, and Agnikula. Vayuputra is not mentioned.
14. The Suryavanshi line of Rajputs represents the:
Correct Answer: b) Race of the Sun
Explanation: Suryavanshi translates directly to the 'Race of the Sun'.
15. The Chandravanshi line of Rajputs represents the:
Correct Answer: b) Race of the Moon
Explanation: Chandravanshi translates directly to the 'Race of the Moon'.
16. The Agnikula line of Rajputs represents the:
Correct Answer: c) Race of the Fire God
Explanation: Agnikula translates directly to the 'Race of Fire God'.
17. Which prominent clan claimed descent from the solar/lunar lines in Bundelkhand?
Correct Answer: b) Chandelas
Explanation: Among those claiming descent from solar and lunar lines, the Chandelas of Bundelkhand were prominent.
18. Where were the Tomaras ruling before being overthrown in the 12th century?
Correct Answer: c) Haryana region
Explanation: The Tomaras were ruling in the Haryana region prior to their overthrow in the 12th century.
19. Which Rajput clan overthrew the Tomaras in the 12th century?
Correct Answer: b) Chauhans
Explanation: The Tomaras were overthrown by the Chauhans in the 12th century.
20. How many royal Rajput clans were listed by the Oriental scholar James Tod?
Correct Answer: c) 36
Explanation: Scholar James Tod documented a total of 36 royal Rajput clans.
21. In which year did James Tod list the 36 royal Rajput clans?
Correct Answer: c) A.D. (CE) 1829
Explanation: The list of 36 royal Rajput clans was published by James Tod in A.D. (CE) 1829.
22. Which four Rajput clans were given special status among the 36 royal clans?
Correct Answer: b) Pratiharas, Chauhans, Chalukyas (Solankis), Paramaras
Explanation: Among the 36 clans, four held special status: Pratiharas, Chauhans, Chalukyas (Solankis), and Paramaras.
23. All the four special status Rajput clans claimed origin from which house?
Correct Answer: c) Agnikula
Explanation: Text states explicitly: "All the four clans were of the Agnikula origin."
24. The Solankis were also known as:
Correct Answer: b) Chalukyas (different from Deccan Chalukyas)
Explanation: The text notes that Chalukyas were also known as Solankis.
25. The Paramaras were also known as:
Correct Answer: b) Pawars
Explanation: The text mentions "...and the Paramaras of Pawars", identifying Paramaras as Pawars.

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