MCQs-Chapter4–Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries-class7

Best questions for Chapter 4 – Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries in Class 7 Subject Social Science

A. Multiple Choice Questions:

Why are the 11th and 12th centuries called a period of transition in Indian history?
a) Growth of tribal rule
b) Rise of democracy
c) Beginning of foreign rule and political changes
d) End of agriculture
Ans: c
Who led repeated raids into India during the early 11th century?
a) Muhammad Ghuri
b) Mahmud of Ghazni
c) Qutbuddin Aibak
d) Bakhtiyar Khilji
Ans: b
Which pass was an important route for invaders and traders into India?
a) Bolan Pass
b) Nathula Pass
c) Khyber Pass
d) Zoji La
Ans: c
How many campaigns did Mahmud of Ghazni conduct in India?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 17
Ans: d
Which dynasty resisted Mahmud of Ghazni in north-western India?
a) Cholas
b) Hindu Shahis
c) Senas
d) Hoysalas
Ans: b
Which famous temple was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni in Gujarat?
a) Brihadeeshwara
b) Jagannath
c) Somnath
d) Konark
Ans: c
Who was the Persian scholar who studied Indian culture during Mahmud’s campaigns?
a) Ibn Battuta
b) Al-Masudi
c) Al-Biruni
d) Minhaj-us-Siraj
Ans: c
What was Mahmud’s main aim in India?
a) Administration
b) Religious harmony
c) Trade expansion
d) Plunder and wealth
Ans: d
Which Indian ruler successfully resisted Salar Masud at Bahraich?
a) Bhoja
b) Harsha
c) Suheldev
d) Prithviraj
Ans: c
Who was Bhaskaracharya?
a) A ruler
b) A poet
c) A mathematician and astronomer
d) A warrior
Ans: c
Which book was written by Bhaskaracharya to teach mathematics?
a) Arthashastra
b) Lilavati
c) Rajatarangini
d) Mudrarakshasa
Ans: b
Which dynasty ruled Bengal after the decline of the Palas?
a) Cholas
b) Senas
c) Chahamanas
d) Paramaras
Ans: b
Who wrote Gītagovindam?
a) Kalidasa
b) Jayadeva
c) Banabhatta
d) Bhoja
Ans: b
The Jagannath Temple at Puri was built by which dynasty?
a) Cholas
b) Eastern Gangas
c) Senas
d) Paramaras
Ans: b
Which dynasty ruled from Orugallu (Warangal)?
a) Hoysalas
b) Cholas
c) Kakatiyas
d) Pandyas
Ans: c

More MCQs:

16. The Thousand Pillar Temple is associated with which dynasty?
a) Kakatiyas
b) Cholas
c) Senas
d) Paramaras
Ans: a

17. Which dynasty is famous for intricate stone temples at Belur and Halebidu?
a) Pallavas
b) Cholas
c) Hoysalas
d) Chalukyas
Ans: c

18. Who was the founder of the Hoysala dynasty according to legend?
a) Vishnuvardhana
b) Sala
c) Rajaraja
d) Bhoja
Ans: b

19. Which Chola ruler built the Brihadeeshwara Temple?
a) Rajendra I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Vijayalaya
d) Kulottunga
Ans: b

20. Which Chola ruler led a naval expedition to Southeast Asia?
a) Rajaraja I
b) Kulottunga
c) Rajendra I
d) Parantaka
Ans: c

21. The capital of the Paramaras was:
a) Ujjain
b) Dhar
c) Kannauj
d) Ajmer
Ans: b

22. Bhoja Paramara is remembered mainly as:
a) A conqueror
b) A religious reformer
c) A scholar-king
d) A trader
Ans: c

23. Who defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain?
a) Mahmud of Ghazni
b) Bakhtiyar Khilji
c) Muhammad Ghuri
d) Aibak
Ans: c

24. Which city became the capital of the Chahamanas?
a) Delhi
b) Ajmer
c) Kannauj
d) Patan
Ans: b

25. Who founded the Delhi Sultanate?
a) Muhammad Ghuri
b) Mahmud of Ghazni
c) Qutbuddin Aibak
d) Balban
Ans: c

26. Who destroyed Nalanda and Vikramashila universities?
a) Muhammad Ghuri
b) Mahmud of Ghazni
c) Bakhtiyar Khilji
d) Alauddin Khalji
Ans: c

27. Which movement was started by Basaveshwara?
a) Bhakti
b) Lingayat
c) Sufi
d) Jain
Ans: b

28. Ramanujacharya preached which philosophy?
a) Advaita
b) Dvaita
c) Vishishtadvaita
d) Charvaka
Ans: c

29. Angkor Wat temple is located in which country?
a) Thailand
b) Indonesia
c) Cambodia
d) Vietnam
Ans: c

30. What is the main lesson of this period?
a) Decline of culture
b) Importance of war
c) Resilience of Indian society
d) End of trade
Ans: c

B. True/False:

Mahmud of Ghazni wanted to rule India permanently. – False
Al-Biruni learned Sanskrit. – True
The Cholas were strong naval rulers. – True
Nalanda was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni. – False
Bhoja wrote books on architecture and science. – True
The Hoysalas ruled from Bengal. – False
Rajendra Chola sent missions to China. – True
Bakhtiyar Khilji failed in Kamarupa. – True
Ramanujacharya opposed devotion. – False
Trade declined completely during this period. – False

D. Assertion–Reasoning:

Assertion: Mahmud of Ghazni carried out repeated raids on India.
Reason: Indian temples stored large amounts of wealth.
Ans: Both A and R are true and R explains A.
Assertion: Rajendra Chola expanded Indian influence overseas.
Reason: He led naval expeditions to Southeast Asia.
Ans: Both true, R explains A.
Assertion: Nalanda was an important centre of learning.
Reason: It attracted students from many countries.
Ans: Both true, R explains A.
Assertion: Muhammad Ghuri had a lasting impact on India.
Reason: He aimed at territorial conquest.
Ans: Both true, R explains A.
Assertion: Bhakti saints reduced social barriers.
Reason: They promoted personal devotion over rituals.
Ans: Both true, R explains A.

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MCQs:

Chapter 1-The Story of Indian Farming – CLICK HERE

Chapter 2 – India and Her Neighbours – CLICK HERE

Chapter 3 – Empire and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries – CLICK HERE

Chapter 4 -Turning tides: 11th and 12th Centuries – CLICK HERE

Chapter 5 – India: A Home to Many- CLICK HERE

Chapter 6 – The State, the government and You- CLICK HERE

Chapter 7 – Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development – CLICK HERE

Chapter 8 – Banks and the Magic of Finance- CLICK HERE

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