MCQ Chapter 8 How the Land Becomes Sacred Class 7 Social Science Advertisement 1. What is the purpose of sacred groves in India?Agricultural expansionProtection of biodiversity and water conservationIndustrial developmentUrban settlementQuestion 1 of 152. Which Hindu avatar is depicted saving Bhūdevī in the Belur temple image?KurmaVarahaNarasimhaVamanaQuestion 2 of 153. What does the chār dhām yātrā represent in Hindu pilgrimage?A single temple visitA journey to four sacred sites in India’s cornersA local festivalA trade expeditionQuestion 3 of 154. Which sacred site is associated with Jain Tīrthankaras?Velankanni ChurchŚhatruñjaya hillAkal TakhtDargah SharifQuestion 4 of 155. Why are mountains often considered sacred in India?They are trade centersThey symbolize a gateway from earth to heavenThey are agricultural hubsThey are political landmarksQuestion 5 of 156. What role do fruit bats play in the sacred groves of Thanjavur District?They are hunted for ritualsThey aid in pollination and seed dispersalThey are used for tradeThey are considered pestsQuestion 6 of 157. Which epic describes sacred rivers, forests, and mountains?MahābhārataBhagavad GitaPuranasVedasQuestion 7 of 158. What is the significance of the Great Stūpa at Sanchi?It is a trade centerIt is a relic stūpa for BuddhistsIt is a Sikh takhtIt is a Jain tīrthaQuestion 8 of 159. How do pilgrimage routes contribute to cultural integration?By restricting travelBy fostering shared experiences and ideasBy limiting tradeBy isolating communitiesQuestion 9 of 1510. Which of the following is a sacred grove in Meghalaya?Kalkai templeRyngkewUdaiyankudukaduNiyam DongarQuestion 10 of 1511. What is the primary reason for the Kumbh Mela’s auspiciousness?It marks a trade fairDrops of amṛita fell at its locationsIt celebrates a political victoryIt is a harvest festivalQuestion 11 of 1512. Which natural feature is NOT typically considered sacred in Hindu and tribal traditions?RiversMountainsDesertsForestsQuestion 12 of 1513. What is the role of traders in pilgrimage routes?They restrict pilgrim movementThey provide goods and sometimes join pilgrimagesThey govern sacred sitesThey limit cultural exchangeQuestion 13 of 1514. Which Vedic hymn praises rivers?Purusha SūktaNadī Stuti SūktaGayatri MantraRudra SūktaQuestion 14 of 1515. What is the environmental impact of sacred groves?They promote deforestationThey shelter biodiversity and conserve waterThey encourage miningThey support urban expansionQuestion 15 of 15 Loading...
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