SCERT-CLASS-6-CHAPTER-7-MEDIEVAL INDIA:ART AND LITERATURE

Multiple Choice

1. Consider the following pairs:

Literary works  -   Regional languages

1. Adhyatma Ramayanam- Ezhuthachan.

2. Ramacharithamanas- Pamba

3. Vikramarjuna Vijayam- Tulsidas

4. Marathi Bhagavatam- Eknath

Which of the above pair is/are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1 and 4

• All of the above

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EXPLANATION

Literary works -   Regional languages

1. Adhyatma Ramayanam- Ezhuthachan

2. Ramacharithamanas-Tulaidas

3. Vikramarjuna Vijayam- Pamba

4. Marathi bhagavatam- Eknath

Multiple Choice

2. The novel “Shilapadmam” was written by,

• Jagadish Mohanty

• Pratibha Ray

• Gopinath Mohanty

• Sarojini Sahoo

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EXPLANATION

The odiya novel “Shilapadmam,written by the famouse odiya novelist Pratibha Ray.

Multiple Choice

3. Consider the following statements:

1. The foundation stone for the world famous sun temple lay in AD 1246.

2. Sun temple situated on the bank of Chandrabhaga River.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

·    The foundation stone for the world famous sun temple lay in AD 1246

·    Sun temple situated on the bank of Chandra Bhaga River

Multiple Choice

4. Consider the following statements:

1. Ellora built during the period of 6^th and 12^th centaury.

2. Ellora consists of 34 caves, each dedicated to the life of the Buddha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

Ellora built during the period of 6^th and 12^th century.Ellora is a group of 34 major rock-cut caves associated with three major Indian religions, Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Caves 1 to 12 are associated with Buddhism, Caves 13 to 29 are Hindu caves, whereas Caves 32 to 34 is Jaina caves.

Multiple Choice

5. Brihadiswara temple in Thanjavur constructed during the reign of which king?

• Puranthaka 1

• Rajaraja Chola

• Rajendra chola

• None of the above

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EXPLANATION

It was built by Tamil King Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD. The temple turned 1000 years old in 2010.

The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", along with Brihadiswara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.

Multiple Choice

6. Consider the following statements:

1. Kamakhya temple situated in  the state of Assam.

2. khajurao temple situated in Maharashtra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

The Kamakhya Temple at Nilachal hills in Guwahati, Assam is one of the oldest and most revered centres of Tantric practices. Dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya, it is the center of the Kulachara Tantra Marga

Multiple Choice

7. Consider the following statements:

 1. A new style of architecture developed during the sultanate period is known as indo Islamic architecture.

2. Arches, domes, minarates, figures of flowers and plants were the major features of this architecture.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

A new style of architecture developed during the Sultanate period. It is known as the Indo-Islamic style of architecture.

Skilled architects from Turkey and Persia were brought to India for the construction of different structures. The indigenous sculptors, labourers, and masons also joined them. The Indo Islamic style evolved out of the amalgamation of the styles of both the groups.

Multiple Choice

8 .Consider the following pairs

Literary work - Authors

1. Gujarati Bhagavatam -Premananda

2. Odiya Mahabharatam -Sarala das

3. Bengali Ramayanam- Kambar

4. Iramavatharam- Kritivasa

Which of the above pair is/are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• All of the above

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EXPLANATION

Literary work - Authors

1. Gujarati Bhagavatam -Premananda

2. Odiya Mahabharatam-Sarala das

3. Bengali Ramayanam- Kritivasa

4. Iramavatharam- kambar

Multiple Choice

9. Which of the following are the major features of Indo-Islamic architecture style?

1. Arches, domes, and minarets are constructed.

2. Figures of flowers and plants were carved for decorating buildings.

3. Mortar, red sand stone and marble were used for construction.

4. Spacious gardens were set on the building premises.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• All of the above

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EXPLANATION

Major features of the Indo-Islamic  style.

· Arches, domes, and minarets were the notable features of this style

· Figures of flowers and plants were carved for decorating building

·    Mortar, red sandstones, and marbles were used for construction.

·    Spacious gardens were set on the building premises

Multiple Choice

10.Consider the following statements:

1. The construction of Qutab minar started by Qutb  ud din Aibak.

2. Akbar completed the construction of Qutub minar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

The construction of the Qutab Minar was started during the reign of Qutb ud din Aibak, the founder of the Sultanate. Later, Iltutmish completed the construction. A tall tower and balconies projecting from it are the striking features of this building.

Multiple Choice

11. With reference to Humayun Tomb, consider the following statements;

1. This is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India.

2. This tomb was made of red sand stone and marble.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

Humayun's Tomb is situated at the centre of a beautiful garden. This tomb is made of red sandstone and marble

Multiple Choice

12. Consider the following statements regarding Taj Mahal.

1. Tajmahal is the best example of Indo Islamic architecture.

2. Red sand stone  was used for its construction.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

 The Taj Mahal in Agra, constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, is the best example of Indo-Islamic style of architecture. White marble was used for its construction.

Multiple Choice

13. Consider the following statements:

1. Red fort was built during sultanate period.

2. The fort is made entirely of red sandstone.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

This is the most important fort built during the Mughal period.
The fort is made entirely of red sandstone.

Multiple Choice

14. Consider the following statements:

 1. Jama Masjid  in Delhi constructed during the Mughal period

2. The Jama masjid made entirely of red sandstone.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

Marble and red sandstone were used for its construction.

Multiple Choice

15. Consider the following statements

1. Gol Gumbaz Constructed during reign of Qutub Shahi sultans.

2. Char minar in Hyderabad, constructed during the reign of Bahmani sultanate.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

• Only 1

• Only 2

• None Of The Above

• All of the above

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EXPLANATION

The Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur, constructed during the reign of the Bahmani Sulthans and the Char Minar in Hyderabad, constructed during the reign of the Qutb Shahi Sulthans, are examples of Indo-Islamic style of architecture.

Multiple Choice

16. Identify the incorrect pair:

Structure -Period

• Brihadiswara Temple-chola period

• Qutb Minar-Sultanate period

• Humayun Tomb-Sultanate period

• Taj Mahal-Mughal period

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EXPLANATION

·    Brihadiswara temple-chola period

·     Qutab Minar-Sultanate period

·    Humayun Tomb-Mughal period

·    Taj Mahal-Mughal period

Multiple Choice

17. Vitthala swami temple built during  the period of which empire?

• Bhahmani kingdom

• Chola empire

• Vijayanagara empire

• None of the above

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EXPLANATION

 Vitthala Swami Temple and Hazara Rama Temple are the important temples built during the medieval period by the
Vijayanagara kings of South India.

 

Multiple Choice

18. Consider the following statements

 1. Dutch introduced Gothic style architecture in India. 2. Pointed towers and arches are the major features of this style.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

During the 16th century, the Portuguese introduced a new style of architecture in India. It is known as the Gothic style. Pointed towers and arches are the major features of this style.

Multiple Choice

19. With reference to musical tradition of medieval India, Consider the following statements,

1. Carnatic music flourished during the medieval period in North India.

2. Hindustani music flourished in South India

3. Purandara das a famous Carnatic musician in the medieval period.

4. Amir khusro and Tansen were the major musician of the period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 3and 4

• All of the above

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EXPLANTION

Apart from architecture, music also flourished during the medieval period. Carnatic music flourished in South India.
Purandaradasa was the famous Carnatic musician of the age. Amir Khusrau, Tansen, etc. were the famous musicians of the period

Multiple Choice

20. Which of the following is the theme adopted by Mughals in painting?

1. Instances from bible

2. Depiction of royal life

3. Scenes from nature

4. Instances from Ramayana

Select the correct answer using the code given below?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• All of the above

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EXPLANATION

Themes adopted for painting during mughal period

1.Instances from bible

2. Depiction of royal life

3. Scenes from nature

4. Instances from Ramayana

Multiple Choice

21. With reference to Bhakti movement, consider the following statements:

1. Bhakti movement formed in south India.

2. Bhakti movement is based on deep love and devotion towards god.

3. Alwars and Nayanars are the two streams of bhakti movement.

4. Bhakti movement played a major role in the development of Urdu language

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• All of the above

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EXPLANATION

The Bhakti Movement formed in South India was based on deep love and devotion towards God. The Alvars and the Nayanars were the two streams of
the Bhakti Movement. Alwars and nayanars are the two streams of bhakti movement

The sufi movement played a major role in the development of the Urdu language.

Multiple Choice

22. Consider the following statements:

1. The Sufis rejected luxurious life and gave importance to spiritual life.

2. The term Sufism was derived from the Persian word suf.

3. Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti, Nizamudhin Auliya were the propagators of Sufism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

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EXPLANATION

The Sufis rejected luxurious life and gave importance to spiritual life. The term Sufism was derived from the Arabic word Suf.
Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti, Nizamuddin Auliya, etc.

Multiple Choice

23.With reference medieval India the term  “Alvars ”means

• Shivite bhakti saints.

• Vaishnavites bhakti saints.

• Jain monks.

• Play writers

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EXPLANATION

The Alvars were Tamil poet-saints of South India who espoused devotion to the Lord Vishnu or his avatar Lord Krishna in their songs of longing, and service

Multiple Choice

24 . With reference to medieval india the term “Nayanars” denotes,

• vaishnavite saints

• Buddhist monks

•  Shaivites bhakti saints

• none of the above

EXPLANATION

The Nayanars were a group of 63 saints (also saint poets) in the 6th to 8th century who were devoted to the Hindu god Shiva in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple Choice

25. Consider the following statements:

1. Kanchipuram was the capital of Chalukya rulers.

2. Mahabalipuram was the major port city of Pallava kingdom.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

Kanchipuram was the capital of Pallava rulers

Mahabalipuram was the major port city of Pallava

The Pallavas were the rulers based at Kanchipuram in South India. Mahabalipuram was their major port city.

Multiple Choice

26. The temple constructed during the reign of the Pallava king Narasimhavarman are known as,

• Pancha Rathas

• Panchayatana

• Nagara

• Vesara

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EXPLANATION

The temples constructed in Mahabalipuram during the reign of the Pallava king Narasimhavarman, are known as Pancharathas

Multiple Choice

27. In which of the Indian states the famous Ellora cave temple located?

• Maharashtra

• Madhyapradesh

• Gujarat

• Odisha

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EXPLANATION

Ellora Caves are series of 34 magnificent rock-cut temples in northwest-central Maharashtra state, western India. They are located near the village of Ellora, 19 miles (30 km) northwest of Aurangabad and 50 miles (80 km)southwest of the Ajanta Caves.

Multiple Choice

28. Consider the following statements :

1.Khajurao temple in Madhya Pradesh is an example of the style of adorning temple walls with sculpture.

2.Excerpts from the Ramayana, the Mahabharatha, and the Bhagavata were carved on the stone wall of Brihadiswara temple.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct.

• 1 only

• 2only

•   Both 1and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

Khajurao temple in Madhya Pradesh is an example of the style of adorning temple walls with sculpture.

Excerpts from the Ramayana, the Mahabharatha, and the Bhagavata were carved on the stone wall of Brihadiswara temple.

Multiple Choice

29 . Which style of music formed during the Sultanate Mughal period under the influence of Persian music?

• Hindustani music

• Carnatic music

• Persian music

• Iranian music

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During the reign of the Sultans, Persian influences gave birth to a new style of music! It is popularly known as 'Hindustani Music'.

The works of Tansen and Amir Khusrau in Hindustani music famous during this period.

Multiple Choice

30. Consider the following statements:

1. Amir khusro  played a major role in the development of a new style of music Quwwali.

2. Bhakti movement and Sufi movement played a major role in the progress of literature in the medieval India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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EXPLANATION

The Indian composer and Persian-language poet Amir Khusro(1253-1325) is the popularly acknowledged creator of qawwali, and his works form the foundation of the traditional qawwali repertoire.

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DATE : 15/06/2023