Chapter 17
The Era of Harsha
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. Thanesar is located in-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Rajyavardhana came to throne in-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Which one of the following books was not written by King Harshavardhana himself?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Nalanda was granted the income received from-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. The Chinese traveller who came to India during Harsha’s rule was-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Rajshri was the daughter of King ___________.
- 2. Harshacharita was written by ___________.
- 3. To assist Harsha in administration there was a ___________.
- 4. Farmers had to pay ___________ of their produce as tax.
- 5. The society was divided into ___________ varnas.
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. Harshavardhana was crowned in 606 CE.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Uparika was the head of the village.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Lord Shiva was not commonly worshipped during the reign of Harsha.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. Harsha never gave alms to the needy and the poor.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Harsha was very respectful towards all the religions.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Which were the two main sects of Hinduism during Harsha’s period?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. What was the main contribution of Prabhakarvardhana as a king?
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 happened after the Vardhan empire lost its glory?
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 rivers that meet at Sangam in Prayaga (Allahabad).
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. Why was Nalanda University famous?
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. Describe the administrative system of Harsha.
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. Explain the religious policy of Harsha.
- 3. Mention the public welfare works undertaken by Harsha for his people.
- 4. State the condition of society during Harsha’s rule.
- 5. Give any three examples to prove that the economy during Harsha’s reign was well-developed.
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