Chapter 12
Turkish Invasions 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. The first Muslim invasion in India was led by
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India mainly
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Who defeated Muhammad Ghori in the first Battle of Tarain?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Who among the following were the first to bring Islam into India?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. The trusted slave and general appointed as a deputy of Indian territories by Muhammad Ghori was
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Wars among ___________ resulted in political instability.
- 2. Turks were recruited as ___________ by the Caliph.
- 3. Ghazni’s most destructive attack was on ___________ in ___________.
- 4. Muhammad Ghori was defeated by ___________ in Gujarat.
- 5. Indian Society was based on ___________.
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. Mahmud Ghazni invaded India 17 times.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Many muslims settled in India due to their trade interests.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Muhammad Ghori was defeated in both the Battles of Tarain.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. Muhammad Ghori conquered Kanauj and Benaras.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Muhammad Ghori had three children.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. What attracted the Turks to India?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Write any two main features of Turks.
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. List the places that were invaded by Mahmud Ghazni in 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.
- 4. Name the ruler who is credited with laying the foundation of muslim empire in India.
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. Who was handed over the conquer territories of Muhammad Ghori in 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. How did Mahmud Ghazni extend his power?
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. Why did Mahmud Ghazni decide to attack 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.
- 3. Narrate the main effects of the invasions of Mahmud Ghazni.
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 reasons responsible for the defeat of Indian rulers.
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. Differentiate between the aims of Mahmud Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori.
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