Chapter 16
Emergence of Independent States
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. ‘Sikhism’ owes its origin to the teachings of-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Who took over the title of Chhatrapati’?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. The Sikhs revolted against the Mughals under the leadership of-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Which Nawab of Awadh was appointed the Wazir of the Mughal empire?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Tipu Sultan did not send his ambassadors to one of these countries to seek help against the British.
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Sawai Jai Singh was the king of ___________.
- 2. During the rule of Chikka Krishna Raj, the real power was in the hands of ___________.
- 3. Shivaji also collected taxes, such as ___________ and ___________ from areas not under his direct control.
- 4. ___________ emerged as the lingua franca of high class.
- 5. ___________ laid the foundation of the Kingdom of Awadh.
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. State two factors responsible for the rise of independent states in India.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Name the states that openly asserted their independence from the Mughal empire.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Name the two main taxes levied by the Marathas.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. Explain guerilla warfare of Marathas.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. State the condition of Indian society in the eighteenth century.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. How did the three Nawabs of Bengal encourage trade?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Why did Banda Bahadur fail to strengthen the Sikh power?
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. What were the main features of the Maratha administration?
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 the steps taken by Tipu Sultan to challenge the authority of British.
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. Explain the achievements of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
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