Chapter 14
Early History of Deccan and South 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. What were the first indication of megalithic culture in South India?
Answer: vacuole
- 2. What culture did the megalithic culture give rise to?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. The Pandyas set-up their capital at-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. The Satavahana dynasty came to an end in-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. The Sangams during the Pandyas rule were held at –
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Deccan region is to the south of ___________ mountain and ___________ river.
- 2. King ___________ was the founder of Satavahanas empire.
- 3. The megalithic people surrounded the graves with large pieces of stone called ___________.
- 4. Canals for irrigation were built by ___________.
- 5. Nedunjeral and Senguttavan were the rulers of ___________dynasty.
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 the regions where Megalithic culture was concentrated.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Who was the most important king of the Pandya dynasty?
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Who took over the Satavahana empire in Maharashtra and Andhra region?
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle is located at which present city of India?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. According to some archaeologists, what is the origin of the megalithic people?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Describe the main features of the Satavahana empire of Deccan.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Name three great empires of south India. What are the main sources of information about them?
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. Highlight the main features of the pottery of the megalith 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.
- 4. What was the extent of the Chola empire? How did they settle themselves?
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. List the five geographical zones of southern kingdoms.
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