Short Answer TypeThe Lingayats disapproved certain practices of the Dharmashashtras. Cite any two such practices.
Explain the strategies for procuring materials by the Harappans for the craft production.
Historians have used a variety of sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan Empire. State any four such sources.
Why were the water resources of the Vijayanagara Empire developed ? Give reasons.
The reasons for developing water resources of Vijayanagara were:
(i)The natural basin formed by the Tungabhadra which flows in a north –easterly direction hills surrounds this and a number of streams flow down to the river from these hills.
(ii)Embankments were built along the streams to create reservoirs of varying sizes.
(iii)As Vijayanagara was in one of the most arid zones of the peninsula , elaborate water arrangements had to be made to store rain water and conduct it to the city.
(iv)Kamalapuram tank not only irrigated fields nearby but water was also conducted through a channel to the “royal centre”.
Name the region where the Lottery Committee initiated town planning during the 18th century. Mention any one feature of it.
Examine the policies adopted by the British towards the Paharias during early 18th century in Bengal.
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows :
Dr. Khushdeva Singh describes his work as ‘‘humble efforts I made to discharge my duty as a human being to fellow human beings.’’
‘‘Love is stronger than hate.’’ How true is this value which was proved at the time of the partition of India ? What are the values one needs to instill and nurture to avoid hatred ? Explain
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