WBBSE Class 7 History Chapter 3 Some Aspects Of The Indian Society Economy And Culture Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1. The temple became the focal point of in habitation and culture in South India.
- Kings and nobles donated tax-free land to temples.
- Canals were cut off from rivers to facilitate irrigation projects near temples.
- South Indian rulers constructed many temples.
Answer: 3. South Indian rulers constructed many temples.
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Question 2. Bengal’s economy was dependent on agriculture during the Pala-Sena era.
- The soil of Bengal became more fertile during the Pala-Sena era.
- Arab traders began to dominate the western coast of India.
- Rulers levied taxes on crops produced by farmers.
Answer: 2. Arab traders began to dominate the western coast of India.
Question 3. In Chola administration, the kingdom was divided into
- Urs
- Mandalas
- Nagarams
- Nadus
Answer: 2. Mandalams
Question 4. Nagaram was set up
- To look after the trader’s interest
- For the formation of the industry
- For war
- For the development of agriculture
Answer: 1. To look after the trader’s interest
Question 5. Chettys were
- Feudal Lords
- Vagabonds
- Traders
- Farmers
Answer: 3. Traders
Question 6. During the reign of which dynasty, two beautiful temples were built in Tagore and Gangaikondacholapuram?
- Pratihara
- Chalukya
- Chola
- Pushyavuti
Answer: 3. Chola
Question 7. In the Pala-Sena age, the economy of Bengal depended on
- Agriculture
- Trade
- Industry
- War
Answer: 1. Agriculture
Question 8. Sandhyakar Nandi named his epic as, Ramcharita.
- He wanted to spread the fame of Lord Rama through his work.
- He narrated the story of Lord Rama and Pala ruler, Rampala simultaneously per the Ramayana.
- Ramcharita is an adapted version of Valmiki’s Ramayana.
Answer: 2. He narrated the story of Lord Rama and Pala ruler, Rampala simultaneously in accordance with the Ramayana.
Question 9. Most non-Indian pupils at Nalanda University came from China.
- Majority of the Chinese were Buddhists.
- There were many Chinese professors at Nalanda.
- There was a special fund for the education of Chinese students.
Answer: 1. Majority of the Chinese were Buddhists.
Question 10. The propagation and influence of Buddhism declined during the Sena era.
- Sena rulers were anti-Buddhists.
- Sena rulers gave preference to Brahmanical religion.
- The number of Sudras increased in society.
Answer: 2. Sena rulers gave preference to Brahmanical religion.
Question 11. The abode of Dipankar Srijnan was called the ‘homestead of an atheist scholar.
- He did not believe in Brahmanism.
- He was a true atheist.
- He disobeyed the orders of the Brahmin Pandits and traveled to Tibet.
Answer: 1. He did not believe in Brahmanism.
Question 12. Charyapadas were based on the philosophy of
- Buddhism
- Jeevika
- Jainism
- Hinduism
Answer: 1. Buddhism
Question 13. Chakrapani Dutta wrote a book on
- Poem
- Mathematics
- Astrology
- Medical Science
Answer: 4. Medical Science
Question 14. The Bengali language originated during the time of
- The Mauryas
- The Palas
- The Kushanas
- The Senas
Answer: 2. The Palas
Question 15. During the Pala reign, works of literature, grammar, religion, philosophy, and medicine were usually written in
- Bengali
- Sanskrit
- Pali
- Magadhi
Answer: 2. Sanskrit
Question 16. The story of the Kaivarta revolt is found in
- Ramcharita
- Ramcharitmanas
- Charyapada
- Ramayana
Answer: 1. Ramcharita
Question 17. Pala kings were devoted to
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Hinduism
- Islam
Answer: 1. Buddhism
Question 18. Dipankar Srijnan was one of the Mahacharyas of
- Nalanda
- Vikramshil
- Odantapuri
- Sompuri
Answer: 2. Vikramshil
Question 19. A lexicographer in the time of Lakshamansena was
- Sivananda
- Sridhar Das
- Srinivas
- Halayudh
Answer: 1. Sarvananda
Question 20. Who recovered the manuscripts of Charyapada from Nepal?
- Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay
- Ramesh Chandra Dutta
- Alexander Cunningham
- Haraprasad Shastri
Answer: 4. Haraprasad Shastri
Question 21. According to Buddhism, the meaning of ‘Nirvana’ is
- Devotion
- Salvation
- Force
- Destruction
Answer: 2. Salvation
Question 22. Who composed ‘Geet Govinda’?
- Halayudh
- Vallalsena
- Joydev
- Jivak
Answer: 3. Joydev
Question 23. What was the main item of trade during the Pala-Sena ages?
- Cotton clothes
- Spices
- Fruits
- Coals
Answer: 1. Cotton clothes
Question 24. Feudalism was first introduced in Europe in the
- 9th century
- 11th century
- 10th century
- 12th century
Answer: 1. 9th century
Question 25. Irrigation was developed in Tamil Nadu by creating canals from the river
- Krishna
- Ganga
- Kaveri
- Godavari
Answer: 2. Kaveri
Question 26. In the Pala-Sena age, Bengal’s economy was based on
- Fishery
- Carpentry
- Artistry
- Agriculture
Answer: 3. Agriculture
Question 27. The economy of Bengal became age-dependent during the Pala-Sena period.
- The soil of Bengal in the Pala-Sena era became more fertile than before.
- On the western side of India, the maritime dominance of the Arab traders increased in the Pala-Sena era.
- The kings of the Pala-Sena period collected taxes from the farmers on their produce.
Answer: 2. On the western side of India, the maritime dominance of the Arab traders increased in the Pala-Sena era.
Question 28. In South India, human habitation grew up around the temple.
- The kings and the nobles donated rent-free lands to the temples.
- The system of irrigation was improved by digging canals from the rivers.
- The South Indian kings built up many temples.
Answer: 2. The irrigation system was improved by digging canals from the rivers.
Question 29. The Spread of Buddhism declined during the Sena age.
- Sena kings were Buddhists.
- Sena kings attached great importance to Brahmanism.
- The number of Sudras increased.
Answer: 2. Sena kings attached great importance to Brahmanism.