Chapter 13
Delhi Sultanate
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. Before assuming office of the Sultan of Delhi, Balban was the Prime Minister of which Sultan?
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Which Sultan made a successful attempt to free himself from the control of the Ulemas?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Which of the following cities was NOT founded by Feroz Tughlaq?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. The first ever lady Sultan of India, Razia Sultan, ascended the throne in 1236 CE after
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Which one of the following statements regarding Feroz Tughlaq is NOT correct?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Slave dynasty was founded by ___________.
- 2. ___________ founded the new city of Agra in ___________.
- 3. Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by ___________ in the Battle of ___________ in ___________.
- 4. Hindu society was based on ___________ system.
- 5. India’s foreign trade was carried on both by ___________ and ___________.
- 6. ___________ was the writer of Tarikh-i-Ferozshahi.
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
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Name two literary gems of Qutubuddin Aibek’s court.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. When and between whom was the First Battle of Panipat fought?
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Mention four social evils prevalent in the Hindu society during the Sultanate period.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. Mention four items which were exported from India.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Name two Sultans who kept the Ulemas away from the administration.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Describe the administrative reforms made by Iltutmish to strengthen his hold on Delhi Sultanate.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. ‘Balban was a strong and capable ruler’. Support the statement by giving suitable arguments.
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. Explain briefly the economic reforms of Ala-ud-din Khalji.
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. State the reforms made by Feroz Tughlaq to redress the grievances of the people.
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. Describe Muhammad Tughlaq’s projects which failed.
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