MCQ Ch 8 Cultural Currents: 13th to 17th Class 8 Social Science

1. Which Jain temple in Rajasthan was built in the 15th century by Dhanna Seth?

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Ranakpur Temple

Surya Mandir at Konark

Chennanna Basadi

Question 1 of 20

2. What is the distinctive feature of the Sheesh Mahal at Amer Fort, Jaipur?

Walls covered entirely with painted cloth

Four waterways dividing a garden

Large wooden wheels used for irrigation

Tiny convex mirrors inlaid into its walls and ceilings

Question 2 of 20

3. Which ruler's reign is associated with a golden age of art, architecture, and cultural revival in the Vijayanagara Empire?

Krishnadevaraya

Jahangir

Akbar

Raja Mansingh Tomar

Question 3 of 20

4. Which temple complex is an example of reconstruction following destruction during the period?

Surya Mandir at Konark

Ranakpur Temple

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam

Chennanna Basadi

Question 4 of 20

5. Which of the following was a significant feature of cultural exchange in food during this period?

Indian cuisine remained completely unchanged.

Culinary practices influenced one another, and ingredients and dishes were adapted to local tastes.

Spices disappeared from imperial kitchens.

All traditional Indian dishes were replaced by Persian dishes.

Question 5 of 20

6. Which Persian dish is considered the origin of the Indian samosa?

Zalabiyeh

Khichri

Naan

Sambuseh

Question 6 of 20

7. How does the Indian jalebi differ from the Persian zalabiyeh described in the chapter?

Jalebi has circular coils and uses simple sugar syrup, while zalabiyeh uses an asymmetric floral coil pattern with honey and rose water syrup.

Jalebi is made from silk, while zalabiyeh is made from cotton.

Jalebi is a savoury meat dish, while zalabiyeh is a garden design.

Jalebi is a type of bread, while zalabiyeh is a devotional song.

Question 7 of 20

8. Which Mughal emperor is said to have tried to reduce meat consumption partly under the influence of Jain and Hindu traditions?

Jahangir

Aurangzeb

Akbar

Babur

Question 8 of 20

9. Which type of clothing was adopted in court during this period, alongside variations for women?

Only plain woollen robes

The jama and pyjama

Only ancient Greek tunics

Only unstitched cotton garments

Question 9 of 20

10. Which statement correctly describes the angrakha?

It was a four-part garden design.

It was a form of devotional poetry.

It was a technique for making miniature paintings.

It was a robe-like upper garment for men and women, believed to have evolved from Persian court fashion.

Question 10 of 20

11. Which statement best explains how Indian culture adapted external influences during this period?

New influences were sometimes incorporated into existing traditions, producing new forms without completely abandoning older practices.

All traditional Indian cultural practices disappeared.

Foreign influences were rejected in every field.

Only foreign languages and artistic traditions survived.

Question 11 of 20

12. Which of the following best describes the role of people in preserving cultural traditions?

Only emperors preserved culture through royal commands.

Only scholars contributed to cultural continuity.

Participation by people across society helped traditions remain active and develop over time.

Ordinary people played no role in cultural life.

Question 12 of 20

13. What was the main purpose of translating Sanskrit works into Persian during this period?

To prevent people from studying earlier Indian knowledge

To make texts accessible across linguistic and cultural traditions and encourage the exchange of knowledge

To replace all Indian languages with Persian

To restrict literary activity to religious ceremonies

Question 13 of 20

14. How did the destruction of major universities affect Indian education?

It immediately ended all forms of learning throughout India.

It caused every traditional school to close permanently.

It led to the disappearance of all mathematical knowledge.

It caused serious losses and dispersed scholars, but decentralised institutions helped education continue.

Question 14 of 20

15. Which ruler encouraged weavers from Gujarat to move to Banaras?

Akbar

Krishnadevaraya

Jahangir

Raja Mansingh Tomar

Question 15 of 20

16. What is one important example of women's contribution to public welfare during this period?

The prohibition of all public construction

The abolition of temple donations

Donations to temples and the construction of community halls and wells

The closure of educational institutions

Question 16 of 20

17. Which artistic tradition is particularly associated with the depiction of court scenes, landscapes, and portraits under Mughal patronage?

Paṭṭachitra storytelling

Mughal miniature painting

The Alvar devotional tradition

Dhamali folk songs

Question 17 of 20

18. Which statement correctly describes the development of Carnatic music during this period?

It completely replaced Hindustani music throughout India.

It developed exclusively through Persian and Arabic influences.

It originated as a form of miniature painting.

It continued to develop independently, largely unaffected by Persian and Arabic influences.

Question 18 of 20

19. Which conclusion best captures the relationship between cultural continuity and change during the 13th to 17th centuries?

Indian culture preserved older traditions while also incorporating influences that created new artistic, literary, scientific, and everyday practices.

All older traditions disappeared as soon as new rulers arrived.

Cultural development stopped because of political instability.

Every region adopted identical religious, artistic, and linguistic practices.

Question 19 of 20

20. Which of the following best explains the significance of cultural interaction during this period?

It ensured that only one language and one artistic style survived.

It prevented the development of regional traditions.

It encouraged mutual influence, the sharing of knowledge, and the creation of distinctive cultural forms.

It eliminated all differences between India's regions.

Question 20 of 20

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