Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
1. (A): Bakhtiyar Khilji's invasion of Bengal was successful in the beginning.
(R): He faced severe losses during his expedition into Tibet due to local resistance.
Answer:
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
2. (A): The economy during the 11th and 12th centuries was primarily based on agriculture.
(R): Trade with China and Southeast Asia was minimal during this period.
Answer:
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
3. (A): Ramanujacharya and Basaveshvara were influential thinkers during this period.
(R): They both promoted the idea of personal devotion and rejected caste distinctions.
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. (A): The construction of large temples was a significant cultural development in this period.
(R): Many rulers focused on irrigation works to improve agriculture.
Answer:
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
5. (A): The period saw considerable military campaigns by Turkic invaders.
(R): This led to the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).