Chapter 10
The Rise of Small Kingdoms in North India
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. Who was the author of Kaviragamarga?
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Vikramsheel Vihar, a centre for Buddhist education was established by
Answer: vacuole
- 3. The Sun temple, known for its fine architecture, is situated at
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Who among the following kings was elected by the people?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Which one of the following temples was NOT constructed by the Paratiharas?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Regional languages developed very fast under the rule of ___________, a Pratihara king.
- 2. ___________ was the real founder of Rashtrakuta empire.
- 3. The gift of land to the Brahmins was known as ___________ or ___________.
- 4. The Bhakti saints opposed ___________ and ___________.
- 5. The examples of the paintings of north India can be found in the form of ___________.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
C. Write True or False for the following statements.
- 1. The kingdoms of Pratiharas and Palas rose in north India.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Govinda III was a Rashtrakuta ruler.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. The Tripartite struggle involved the Rashtrakuta, the Pratihara and the Pala.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. The four main clans of Rajputs are known as Agnikulas.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Mohammad Ghori came from Iran.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Name the four main clans of the Rajputs.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Mention the titles taken by Rashtrakuta rulers.
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Who was Chand Bardai?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. List the temples built by Pratihara rulers.
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. Give reasons for the decline of feudal system in north India.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Why is the period after Harshavardhan’s death called a period of political instability?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 2 Mention any five important features of the Rashtrakuta empire.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 3. What is the contribution of the Pala dynasty in various fields?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Mention any four famous features of the Pratiharas rule.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 5. Describe the economic and social condition of north India during the medieval period.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water