Class 7 Social Science Chapter 7: The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity — practice questions with answers
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Q1. During whose reign was the Iron Pillar of Delhi erected?
- Chandragupta II
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Aśhoka
- Samudragupta
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Answer: A. Chandragupta II
Why: The 6-tonne pillar was erected in Chandragupta II’s reign, probably first in front of the Udayagiri caves. [p.148]
Why: The 6-tonne pillar was erected in Chandragupta II’s reign, probably first in front of the Udayagiri caves. [p.148]
Q2. Chandragupta II was also known as ______.
- Vikramāditya
- Devanampiya
- Dharaṇi-bandha
- Rājarāja
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Answer: A. Vikramāditya
Why: Chandragupta II, a devotee of Viṣhṇu, was known as Vikramāditya. [p.149]
Why: Chandragupta II, a devotee of Viṣhṇu, was known as Vikramāditya. [p.149]
Q3. Why did the Chinese traveller Faxian come to India?
- To visit Buddhist sites, learn from scholars and collect Buddhist manuscripts
- To trade silk
- To fight a war
- To become a king
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Answer: A. To visit Buddhist sites, learn from scholars and collect Buddhist manuscripts
Why: Faxian visited in the early 5th century CE. [p.153]
Why: Faxian visited in the early 5th century CE. [p.153]
Q4. What did Āryabhaṭa propose to explain day and night?
- The Earth spins on its axis
- The Sun goes around the Earth daily
- The Moon blocks the Sun
- Clouds cover the Sun
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Answer: A. The Earth spins on its axis
Why: He proposed that the Earth spins on its axis. [p.158]
Why: He proposed that the Earth spins on its axis. [p.158]
Q5. Kālidāsa is renowned for his contributions to which language’s literature?
- Sanskrit
- Tamil
- Prakrit only
- Greek
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Answer: A. Sanskrit
Why: Kālidāsa enriched Sanskrit literature. [p.157, p.159]
Why: Kālidāsa enriched Sanskrit literature. [p.157, p.159]
Q6. Why has the Iron Pillar not rusted for centuries?
- A thin protective layer forms on its special iron, preventing corrosion
- It is painted every year
- It is made of gold
- It is kept indoors
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Answer: A. A thin protective layer forms on its special iron, preventing corrosion
Why: Scientists believe a unique thin layer from the special iron and air oxygen protects it. [p.148]
Why: Scientists believe a unique thin layer from the special iron and air oxygen protects it. [p.148]
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