Important Questions CBSE Class 10th : Social Science Year 2009 (Solved)
(Heritage of India-Later-Phase)

Question .1. Name any four South Indian ruling dynasties who patronized temple architecture?
Answer : (i) Cholas
(ii) Pallavas
(iii) Hoyshalas
(iv) Pandyas

Question .2. Name the earliest mosque built in Delhi. State one important feature of this mosque?
Answer : (i) The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. This was built in 13th centuary by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
(ii) The architecture is a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Introduced dome, minar and arches in this mosque.

Question .3.What is Buland Darwaza. Why was this built?
Answer : (i) Buland Darwaza is an imposing gateway built in front of Jami Maszjd by Akbar.
(ii) To commemorate victory of Akbar over Gujarat.

Question .4. Name the philosopher Saint of South India who set up maths (monasteries) in different part of India. State the name of some places?
Answer : (i) Shankaracharya
(ii) Sringeri, Dwarka, Badrinath

Question .5. Name two groups Bhakti Saints of South India?
Answer : (i) Alvars – the Vaishnavite sect
(ii) Nayannars – the Shaivite sect

Question .6. When and how did the Indian came in contact with the Islam?
Answer : Indian came in contact with Islam in 8th centuary through the Arab soldiers and trade.

Question .7. Which two religious movements grew in medieval India under the influence of Islam?
Answer : Sufi and Bhakti movements.

Question .8. Who were the Sufis?
Answer : They were Muslim mystics who preached the message of human equality and brotherhood.

Question .9. What is Suth-kul? Who adopted this policy?
Answer : (i) Suth-kul means peace with all.(ii) The great Mughal emperor Akbar.

Question .10. Which structural temple was built by the Pallava?
Answer : (i) The Rathas temple at Mahabalipuram.
(ii) Kailashnath temple at Kanchipuram.

Question .11. What do you mean by Nataraja?
Answer : (i) Nataraja means dancing figure of Lord Shiva.
(ii) Bronze sculptures of Nataraja were popularized by the cholas.

Question .12. What is the other name of the Konark temple? Why was this name given?
Answer : (i) Black Pagoda.
(ii) Because black stone was used to build it.

Question .13. What is Alai Darwaza?
Answer : Alai Darwaza refers to a gateway built by Alauddin Khalji in front of Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Delhi. It is noted for
scientific construction of ‘arches’.

Question .14. Where are following buildings situated in regional kingdoms?
(i) Tantipara Mosque (ii) Atala Mosque (iii) Tin Darwaza (iv) Jahaj Mahal
Answer :
(i) Gaur
(ii) Jaunpur
(iii) Ahmedabad
(iv) Malwa

Question .15. State the distinctive feature of the Jama Masjid at Gulbarga?
Answer :
(i) The only mosque in India with a covered court-yard.
(ii) Instead of minarets there are four domes in four corners and one bigger dome above the prayer hall.

Question .16. Where is Sher Shah’s mausoleum situated? State one feature of this building?
Answer : (i) Sasaram in Bihar.
(ii) This building is situated in the middle of the garden.

Question .17. Name the first notable building of Akbar’s reign ? Where is it situated?
Answer : (i) Humayun’s Tomb.(ii) Delhi.

Question .18. What are two important features of Mughal architecture evident in Humayun’s Tomb?
Answer : (i) Large gateway.
(ii) Placement of the building in the middle of a tank.

Question .19. Name the capital city built by Akbar. State important buildings of this city?
Answer : (i) Fatehpur Sikri
(ii) (a) Panch Mahal
(b) Ibadat-khana
(c) Jodhabai’s palace
(d) Salim Chisti’s Tomb
(e) Buland Darwaza

Question .20. Where was Ibadat-khana situated?What was the purpose of this building?
Answer : (i) Fatehpur Sikri near Agra.
(ii) It was the hall of worship and for religious discussion among theologians of all religions.

Question .21. State the important monuments built in the reign of Jahangir?
Answer : (i) Mausoleum of Akbar at Sikandara.
(ii) Tomb of Itmad-ud-daula [father of Nurjahan].

Question .22. State important features of Itmad-ud-daula’s Tomb?
Answer : (i) The mausoleum was built entirely in white marble.
(ii) The building is decorated with lattice work and inlay work. Precious stones were embedded in white marble.

Question .23. State the name of painters of Mughal period as mentioned in Ain-i-Akbari?
Answer : (i) Abdus Samad
(ii) Mir Saiyid
(iii) Daswant
(iv) Basawan

Question .24. State the name of notable works of Abul Fazl?
Answer : (i) Ain-i-Akbari
(ii) Akbanama

Question .25. State the important schools of painting developed in the regional kingdoms after the decline of Mughals. State the themesof these buildings?
Answer : (i) Rajasthani and Pahari
(ii) The theme of the paintings were drawn from epics, myths, legends and love scenes.

Question .26. What do you mean by Apabhransha?
Answer : Apabhramsha refers to a mixed language that developed around 4th centuary A.D. It formed on the basis of modern Indian languages.

Question .27. State the court language of the Mughals?
Answer : Persian.

Question .28. State the number of languages mentioned in the 8th schedule of Indian Constitution?
Answer : Eighteen languages.

Question .29. Who wrote Buddhacharita? What was its theme?
Answer : (i) Ashvaghosa
(ii) It deals with life of Buddha.

Question .30. Give the author of Rajatarangini. State its significance?
Answer : (i) Kalhana
(ii) It consists of the history of Kashmir and is the first historical work of importance.