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Social Studies - 7th

Q (1): True or false: Chalukyas ruled in Deccan.
(a) True (b) False
Q (2): Fill in the blanks: Somnath temple is located in _________.
(a) Deccan (b) Kannauj (c) Thanjavur (d) Gujarat
Q (3): Who were the parties involved in the “tripartite struggle”?
(a) Gurjara-Pratihara and Pala dynasties.
(b) Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties.
(c) Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties.
(d) Pala and Chola dynasties.
Q (4): Multiple Choice Questions:
Rashtrakutas were subordinates to
(a) Cheras (b) Cholas (c) Chalukyas (d) None of these
Q (5): Choose the correct option: Raja Raja and Rajendra built architectural and sculptural
marvels at
(a) Deccan (b) Kannauj (c) Thanjavur (d) None of these
Q (6): Choose the correct option: Sultan Mahmud ruled in
(a) Ghazni (b) Ghori (c) Both of these (d) None of these
Q (7): True or false: Kings did not assume high-sounding titles.
(a) True (b) False
Q (8): Name the main kingdoms of South India.
(a) South India saw the rise of three powerful kingdoms-The Pallavas, the Pandavas and the
Cholas.
(b) South India saw the rise of three powerful kingdoms-The Prashastis, the Pandyas and the
Cholas.
(c) South India saw the rise of three powerful kingdoms-The Pallavas, the Pandyas and the
Cholas.
(d) South India saw the rise of three powerful kingdoms-The Pallavas, the Pandyas and t
Chavanas.
Q (9): Fill in the blanks :
Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants
of__________.
(a) Crops (b) Gold coins (c) Land (d) Silver coins
Q (10): True or false: Chauhans were in conflict with Chalukyas.
(a) True (b) False
Q (11): Choose the most appropriate option: Palas:
(a) Bengal (b) Kerala (c) Gujarat and Rajasthan
Q (12): Who were Cholas?
(a) The Cholas established a powerful empire in South India by Vijayalaya. They ruled in South
India for over four centuries. Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra I were the most powerful
rulers of Chola dynasty.

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(b) The Cholas established a powerful empire in North India. They ruled in South India for over
four centuries. Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra I were the most powerful rulers of Chola
dynasty.
(c) The Cholas established a powerful empire in Central India. They ruled in South India for
over four centuries. Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra I were the most powerful rulers of
Chola dynasty.
(d) The Cholas established a powerful empire in West India. They ruled in South India for over
four centuries. Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra I were the most powerful rulers of Chola
dynasty.
Q (13): Multiple Choice Questions:
These people were expected to bring gifts for
their king in the 17 century.
(a) Traders (b) Samanta (c) Overloads (d) None of these
Q (14): Multiple Choice Questions: Which of the following option describes best suited
category for Muttavaiyar power
(a) Kaveri (b) Kitab-al-Hind (c) Pratihara King (d) Tax
Q (15): Multiple Choice Questions: Which of the following option describes best suited
category for Chola rule
(a) Kaveri (b) Kitab-al-Hind (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Tax
Q (16): Multiple Choice Questions:
In which language was the Prashasti
found in Gwalior written?
(a) Sanskrit (b) Hindi (c) English (d) Urdu
Q (17): Choose the correct option: Who were known as temple architects?
(a) Cholas were known as temple architects.
(b) Rajputs were known as temple architects.
(c) Pratihara were known as temple architects.
(d) Chavanas were known as temple architects.
Q (18): Pick the correct option: Prithviraj III
(a) Cholas (b) Chola king (c) Muhammad Ghori (d) Chauhan
Q (19): Fill in the blanks :
In the mid of a century 8th century
____________overthrew his Chalukya ruler.
(a) Brahmanas (b) Kalhana (c) Dantidurga (d) Rajaraja I
Q (20): Multiple Choice Questions:
Many new dynasties emerged after:
(a) Fifteenth century (b) Seventh century
(c) Twelfth century (d) Eleventh century
Q (21): True or false: Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola were the most powerful Chola
rulers,
(a) True (b) False
Q (22): Multiple Choice Questions:
Land granted to Brahmanas was recorded on:
(a) Silver plates (b) Iron plates (c) Betel leaves (d) Copper plates

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Q (23): Multiple Choice Questions: Which of the following option describes best suited
category for Vetti
(a) Kaveri (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Pratihara King (d) Tax
Q (24): Which of the following option describes best suited category for Cholas?
(a) Western Deccan (b) Bengal (c) Gujarat and Rajasthan
Q (25): What is the meaning of hiranya-garbha literally?
(a) Literally meaning of hiranya-garbha is 'diamond-womb'.
(b) Literally meaning of hiranya-garbha is 'silver-womb'.
(c) Literally meaning of hiranya-garbha is 'golden-womb'.
(d) Literally meaning of hiranya-garbha is 'golden-coin'.
Q (26): Fill in the blanks: Lord of the three worlds was called ___________.
(a) Brahmanas (b) Tribhuvana chakravartin (c) Brahmadeya
Q (27): Multiple Choice Questions: Brahamanas often received land grants, called as:
(a) lagir (b) Brahmadeya (c) Devadana (d) None of these
Q (28): Pick the correct option: Rajendra I
(a) Cholas (b) Chola king (c) Muhammad Ghori (d) Chauhan
Q (29): Choose the correct option: Tripartite struggle was for
(a) Ajmer (b) Kannauj (c) Delhi (d) None of these
Q (30): Choose the correct option: Chalukyas ruled in
(a) UP (b) Gujarat (c) Ajmer (d) None of these
Q (31): Who destroyed the temple of Somnath?
(a) Muslims destroyed the temple of Somnath.
(b) Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, a ruler of Afghanistan, destroyed the temple of Somnath.
(c) Britishers destroyed the temple of Somnath.
(d) Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, a ruler of Pakistan, destroyed the temple of Somnath.
Q (32): Fill in the blanks: Rich peasants of Cholas belonged to __________.
(a) Ajmer (b) Kannauj (c) Delhi (d) Vellala
Q (33): Fill in the blanks: Each___________ was looked after by an assembly or Sabha.
(a) Brahmadeya (b) Cholas (c) Chola king (d) Peasant
Q (34): Who were the writers of the Prashastis?
(a) Prashastis, often written by learned Hindus.
(b) Prashastis, often written by learned Brahmanas.
(c) Prashastis, often written by learned Cholas.
(d) Prashastis, often written by learned Rajputas.
Q (35): Fill in the blanks: ___________was considered most powerful Chola ruler.
(a) Brahmanas (b) Kalhana (c) Dantidurga (d) Rajaraja I
Q (36): Which of the following option describes best suited category for Rashtrakutas ?
(a) Western Deccan (b) Bengal (c) Gujarat and Rajasthan
Q (37): True or false: A long Sanskrit poem was written in 12th century that contained the

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history of kings who ruled over Kashmir.

(a) True (b) False
Q (38): Fill in the blanks: Kings often rewarded ____________ by grants of land.
(a) Peasants (b) Farmers (c) Brahmanas (d) Cholas
Q (39): Choose the correct option: Name the capital of Cholas.
(a) Tanjore was the capital of Cholas. (b) Mewar was the capital of Cholas.
(c) Triveni was the capital of Cholas. (d) Gujarat was the capital of Cholas.
Q (40): Fill in the blanks: ___________composed a poem about rulers of Kashmir.
(a) Brahmanas (b) Kalhana (c) Dantidurga (d) Rajaraja I
Q (41): Choose the correct option: What do Prashastis tell us?
(a) Prashastis are hymns of a king, composed by a learned Brahman who helped in the
administration.
(b) Prashastis are songs of a king, composed by a learned Brahman who helped in the
administration.
(c) Prashastis are the books of the king, composed by a learned Brahman who helped in the
administration.
(d) Prashastis are details of a king, composed by a learned Brahman who helped in the
administration.
Q (42): Who defeated Muhammad Ghori?
(a) Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in 1191.
(b) Dantidurga defeated Muhammad Ghori in 1191.
(c) Rani Laxmibai defeated Muhammad Ghori in 1191.
(d) Ram Mohan Roy defeated Muhammad Ghori in 1191.
Q (43): On an outline map of India, mark the major new kingdoms between 7th to Ilth
century.
Q (44): Write a note on the Pallavas.
(a) The Pallavas ruled around the areas of Gujarat. They were great builders of temple. The
Cholas defeated the Pallavas and their rule ended in 9th century.
(b) The Pallavas ruled around the areas of Gwalior. They were great builders of temple. The
Cholas defeated the Pallavas and their rule ended in 9th century.
(c) The Pallavas ruled around the areas of Delhi. They were great builders of temple. The
Cholas defeated the Pallavas and their rule ended in 9th century.
(d) The Pallavas ruled around the areas of Kanchi. They were great builders of temple. The
Cholas defeated the Pallavas and their rule ended in 9th century.
Q (45): What developments took place in the 7th century?
(a) By the 7th century, there was still a lack of big landlords of warrior chiefs.
(b) By the 7th century, there were big landlords of warrior chiefs in different regions of the
subcontinent.
(c) By the 7th century, there was a rise in literacy rate.
(d) By the 7th century, there was huge rise in new town and cities.
Q (46): Choose the most appropriate option: Rashtrakutas:
(a) Bengal (b) Western Deccan (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Kerala
Q (47): Who wrote Kitabal-Hind?
(a) A great Arab poet Al-Baruni wrote Kitab al-Hind.

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(b) A great Hindu poet Al-Baruni wrote Kitab al-Hind.

(c) A great Russian poet Al-Baruni wrote Kitab al-Hind.
(d) A great European poet Al-Baruni wrote Kitab al-Hind.
Q (48): Choose the correct option: Dantidurga was the ruler of
(a) Rashtrakuta (b) Deccan (c) Karnataka (d) None of these
Q (49): Multiple Choice Questions:
Who was considered as the most powerful
Chola ruler ?
(a) Babur (b) Rajendra (c) Rajaraja (d) Prithviraj
Q (50): What were known as 'nadu'?
(a) The larger units of the groups of 'ur' were called 'nadu'.
(b) The larger units of the groups of Indians were called 'nadu'.
(c) The larger units of the groups of scholars were called 'nadu'.
(d) The larger units of the groups of pandits were called 'nadu'.
Q (51): Fill in the blanks: Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj III in __________.
(a) Tarain (b) Ajmer (c) Kannauj (d) Delhi
Q (52): Multiple Choice Questions: Which of the following option describes best suited
category for Al-Baruni
(a) Kaveri (b) Kitab-al-Hind (c) Pratihara King (d) Tamil Nadu
Q (53): True or false: Association of traders were Nagaram.
(a) True (b) False
Q (54): Fill in the blanks: Al-Biruni wrote ____________.
(a) Kitab-al-Hind (b) Kitab-al-Muslim (c) Kitab-al-Biruni (d) Kitab-al-Sufi
Q (55): Choose the correct option: Give one qualification which was necessary to become a
member of a committee of the sabha in the Chola Empire.
(a) One qualification which was necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha
the Chola Empire was that the person must be a brahmana.
(b) One qualification which was necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha
the Chola Empire was that the person must knew vedas.
(c) One qualification which was necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha
the Chola Empire was that the person must belong to the royal family.
(d) One qualification which was necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha
the Chola Empire was that the person must knew scholars.
Q (56): On an outline map of India, mark the main South Indian Kingdoms.
Q (57): Fill in the blanks :
Revenue was also collected from__________.
(a) Traders (b) Farmers (c) Army (d) Women
Q (58): Which of the following option describes best suited category for Gurjara Pratiharas?
(a) Western Deccan (b) Bengal (c) Gujarat and Rajasthan
Q (59): Multiple Choice Questions:
From whom the revenue was also collected ?
(a) Traders (b) Merchants (c) Artisans (d) Peasants

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Q (60): Multiple Choice Questions: Which of the following option describes best suited
category for Nagabhata
(a) Kaveri (b) Kitab-al-Hind (c) Pratihara King (d) Tax

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