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DAV Class 7 SST Ch 16 Question Answer – Emergence of Independent States
DAV Class 7 SST Ch 16 Solutions – Emergence of Independent States
Something To Know
A. Tick (✓) the correct option.
Question 1.
‘Sikhism’ owes its origin to the teachings of –
(a) Guru Teg Bahadur
(b) Guru Nanak
(c) Guru Ram Das
(d) Guru Gobind Singh
Answer:
(d) Guru Gobind Singh
Question 2.
Who took over the title of ‘Chhatrapati’?
(a) Shahu
(b) Shivaji
(c) Ranjit Singh
(d) Balaji Vishwanath
Answer:
(b) Shivaji
Question 3.
The Sikhs revolted against the Mughals under the leadership of
(a) Ranjit Singh
(b) Banda Bahadur
(c) Guru Teg Bahadur
(d) Dewan Dina Nath
Answer:
(b) Banda Bahadur
Question 4.
Which Nawab of Awadh was appointed the Wazir of the Mughal empire?
(a) Saadat Khan
(b) Safdarjung
(c) Asaf-ud-daula
(d) Shiya-ud-daula
Answer:
(a) Saadat Khan
Question 5.
Tipu Sultan did not send his ambassadors to one of these countries to seek help against the British.
(a) France
(b) Turkey
(c) Iran
(d) Spain
Answer:
(d) Spain
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. Sawai Jai Singh was the king of …………..
2. During the rule of Chikka Krishna Raj, the real power was in the hands of …………..
3. Shivaji also collected taxes, such as ………….. and ………….. from areas not under his direct control.
4. …………… emerged as the lingua franca of high class.
5. ………………. laid the foundation of the Kingdom of Awadh.
Answer:
1. Amber
2. Wodeyar brothers,
3. Chauth; Sardeshmukhi
4. Urdu language
5. Saadat Khan
C. Match the following:
| 1. Mysore | (a) Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah |
| 2. Bengal | (b) Guru Gobind Singh |
| 3. Hyderabad | (c) Shahu |
| 4. Maratha | (d) Tipu Sultan |
| 5. Sikhs | (e) Shuja-ud-din |
Answer:
| 1. Mysore | (d) Tipu Sultan |
| 2. Bengal | (e) Shuja-ud-din |
| 3. Hyderabad | (a) Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah |
| 4. Maratha | (c) Shahu |
| 5. Sikhs | (b) Guru Gobind Singh |
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
Question 1.
State two factors responsible for the rise of independent states in India.
Answer:
The two factors responsible for the rise of independent states in India were—
(a) The wars of succession had become a tradition among the Mughals. This deteriorated the political and financial condition of the empire.
(b) The emperors after Aurangzeb were unable to arrest the gradual shifting of political and economic authority into the hands of provincial governors.
Question 2.
Name the states that openly asserted their independence from the Mughal Empire.
Answer:
Bengal, Awadh, and Hyderabad.
Question 3.
Name the two main taxes levied by the Marathas.
Answer:
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi.
Question 4.
Explain the guerilla warfare of Marathas.
Answer:
Shivaji’s army was well-known for Guerilla warfare which suited the mountainous region. A small band of soldiers could easily attack the large enemy force and then run away to safety.
Question 5.
State the condition of Indian society in the eighteenth century.
Answer:
The condition of the women was not good. The backwardness of agriculture and industry at the hands of foreign companies destroyed the internal and external trade. Culture, architecture, painting, music, and literature also suffered. The Hindus received primary education at the temples and the Muslims at the mosques. Social unity was lacking due to feudal divisions and economic disparity.
E. Answer the following questions.
Question 1.
How did the three Nawabs of Bengal encourage trade?
Answer:
All three Nawabs of Bengal realised the importance of trade and thus, provided all facilities to the local and foreign merchants. They built roads, thanas, etc. They even forced the officials of the East India Company to obey the laws of the land and pay the same customs duty as was paid by local merchants.
Question 2.
Why did Banda Bahadur fail to strengthen the Sikh power?
Answer:
After the death of Guru Govind Singh, the leadership of the Sikhs passed into the hands of Banda Bahadur. He tried to unite the peasants and the lower castes and wage an unequal war against the Mughal empire in order to strengthen the Sikh power. But he could not get success because the upper castes in Punjab were against him and therefore they supported his (Banda Bahadur’s) opponents.
Question 3.
What were the main features of the Maratha administration?
Answer:
The Maratha developed an effective administration system. The main features of their administration are given below:
- The main source of the state income was taxes like the Chauth’ and ’Sardeshmukhi’. Chauth was one- fourth of the land revenue. It was collected in return of the protection to the territories which were not under the direct control of the king. Sardeshmukhi was an additional one-tenth.
- There was an efficient team of officers to run the adminstration under the Maratha king.
- There were 280 forts in Shivaji possession. A Havaldar controlled each fort and the surrounding territory.
- The army was divided into different grades. Shivaji army fought Guerilla war in which a small band of soldiers could easily attack the large enemy force and the runaway to safe places.
Question 4.
Mention the steps taken by Tipu Sultan to challenge the authority of British.
Answer:
Tipu Sultan was a staunch enemy of the British. He sent his ambassadors to France, Turkey, Iran and Arab states to seek help against the British. He introduced many reforms and built a modern navy to westernise his army and to develop external trade.
Question 5.
Explain the achievements of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Answer:
Maharana Ranjit Singh was the most powerful leader of Punjab. He came to power at the end of th eighteenth century. He captured Lahore and Amritsar. He brought all the Sikh charge under him control and established his kingdom in Punjab. He also conquered Kashmir, Peshawar and Multan.
He had kept a well-equipped and disciplined army. It comprised of Sikhs as well as Gurkhas, Biharis, Oriyas, Pathans, Dogras and Punjabi Muslims. He was tolerant towards other religions. He was wise diplomat. When the British took over the control of the Sikh States in the east of Satluj, he kept quiet as he realised their superior military strength. In this way, he saved his own kingdom, through, for a short period. After his death, the British established their control over his kingdom.
Value-Based Question
Question 1.
At very young age, Shivaji got the inspiration-“This whole country is ours and is yet occupied and held by the foreigners. Let us draw the sword in defence of our motherland and liberate our country.” His mother instilled these feelings in the mind of Shivaji. “Home is the first school of a child”. In the light of the statement, described the role of a mother in shaping the personality of a child.
Answer:
Self-attempt question.
Map Skill
Question 1.
On an outline map of India –
(a) Mark the states of Punjab, Hyderabad, and Bengal in the eighteenth century and color them.
(b) Draw the present boundaries of Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Answer:
Note – Students may color the task by themselves.
(c) Draw the boundaries of the states of Awadh under Safdar Jang, Mysore under Tipu Sultan, Punjab under Ranjit Singh, and Maratha under Shivaji.
Answer:
Do yourself.
Something To Do
Question 1.
Collect information about the brave deeds of Tipu Sultan and Shivaji. Narrate it in your class or dramatize the stories.
Answer:
Do yourself.
Question 2.
Make a group presentation in the class about Marathas, Sikhs, and Rajputs. Also give information about the language they spoke, the dresses they wore, the weapons they used, and the tactics they adopted to gain control of new territories.
Answer:
Do yourself.
DAV Class 7 Social Science Chapter 16 Question Answer – Emergence of Independent States
A. Tick (✓) the correct option.
Question 1.
Which of the following states openly asserted its independence from the Mughal empire?
(a) Awadh
(b) Maratha
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Bengal
Answer:
(b) Maratha
Question 2.
The institution of Guruship came to an end after the death of
(a) Guru Govind Singh
(b) Guru Nanak
(c) Guru Arjundev
(d) Banda Bahadur
Answer:
(a) Guru Govind Singh
Question 3.
Which of the following statements is wrong about Ranjit Singh?
(a) He was a brave soldier.
(b) He supported the East India Company for his own benefit.
(c) He was an able administrator.
(d) He was tolerant towards other religions.
Answer:
(b) He supported the East India Company for his own benefit.
Question 4.
Who was accepted as a king by Aurangzeb?
(a) Shahu
(b) Bala Vishwanath
(c) Shivaji
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) Shivaji
Question 5.
The Maratha power spread over
(a) Malwa
(b) Gujarat
(c) Part of Bundel Khand
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these
Question 6.
The Marathas made several attack on
(a) Bihar
(b) Bengal
(c) Orissa
(d) Gujarat
Answer:
(b) Bengal
Question 7.
During the 18th century, the Hindu received primary education at
(a) Home
(b) Mathas
(c) Temple
(d) Government libraries
Answer:
(c) Temple
B. Name the persons associated with the following:
1. He took over the control of Bengal ……………
2. He consolidated his rule in Awadh ……………
3. He became the wazir of emperor, Muhammad Khan ……………
4. He was the founder of Sikhism ……………
5. He brought all the Sikh chiefs under his control ……………
6. She was Shivaji’s mother ……………
7. He initiated the period of Peshwa power ……………
8. He was the governor of Ajmer ……………
9. He became the ruler of Mysore ……………
10. They controlled the real power over Mysore during the Mughal rule ……………
Answer:
1. Murshid Quli Khan
2. Saadat Khan
3. Nizamul-Mulk Asaf Jah,
4. Guru Nanak
5. Ranjit Singh,
6. Jija Bed
7. Balaji Vishwanath,
8. Ajit Singh
9. Haider Ali
10. Wodeyar brothers
Devaraja and Nanajaraja.
C. Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Who become the Nawab of Bengal in 1727?
Answer:
Shuja-ud-din became the Nawab of Bengal in 1727.
Question 2.
Who laid the foundation of the kingdom of Awadh?
Answer:
Saadat Khan laid the foundation of the kingdom of Awadh.
Question 3.
Name the states that openly asserted their independence from the Mughal empire.
Answer:
The Sikhs, the Marathas and the Rajputs.
Question 4.
Which language emerged as the lingua franca of high class?
Answer:
Urdu language emerged as the lingua franca of high class.
Question 5.
Why were the Nawabs of Bengal called short-sighted?
Answer:
The Nawabs of Bengal were called short-sighted because they failed to see the increasing threat of the East India Company.
Question 6.
What do you know about Murshid Quli Khan’s attitude towards the Hindus?
Answer:
He granted equal opportunity to Hindus and Muslims in the appointment to high official parts.
Question 7.
Name the two Nawabs of Bengal who came to power subsequently after the death of Murshid Quli Khan.
Answer:
Shuja-ud-din and Alivardi Khan.
Question 8.
Who was Saadat Khan?
Answer:
It was Saadat Khan who laid the foundation of Awadh state in 1722.
Question 9.
Which state witnessed the growth of Lucknavi culture?
Answer:
Awadh state.
Question 10.
Who transformed the Sikhs into a powerful political and military force?
Answer:
Guru Govind Singh.
Question 11.
How did the invasion of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali prove beneficial for the Sikhs?
Answer:
It gave an opportunity to the Sikh to rise once again. They looted and fortified their army to establish a Sikh state.
Question 12.
Who instilled patriotism in Shivaji?
Answer:
It was Shivaji’s mother, Jija Bai, who instilled patriotism in him.
Question 13.
Which incident divided the loyalty of the Maratha Sardars?
Answer:
A civil war that started between Shahu the grandson of Shivaji and his aunt Tara Bai divided the loyalty of the Maratha Sardars.
Question 14.
Who was forced to grant the chauth and sardeshmukhi to the Marathas?
Answer:
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Deccan was forced to grant the chauth and sardeshmukhi to the Maratha.
Question 15.
What was Sardeshmukh?
Answer:
Sardeshmukhi was an additional tax of ten per cent which Shivaji demanded as he was the chief (head) of Maharashtra.
D. Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Shivaji divided his empire into three parts. Name them.
Answer:
Shivaji divided his empire in the following three parts:
- Swaraj or own kingdom
- Mulk-i-quadm or old timtory
- The territories that were a part of Mughal empire.
Question 2.
Who was Balaji Vishwanath?
Answer:
He was the Peshwa or the Chief Minister of King Shahu. He was an able minister who very wisely made the king just a finger head and himself became powerful enough to establish the period of Peshwa domination.
Question 3.
What steps did Murshid Quli Khan take to strengthen his position in Bengal?
Answer:
Murshid Quli Khan became the governor of Bengal in 1717. His first task as the governor of Bengal was to establish internal and external peace thereafter that, he turned his attention to strengthen his position. For this, the took the following steps:
- He organised the revenue system and gave loans to poor cultivators.
- He granted equal opportunities to the Hindus and the Muslims in the appointment to high official parts.
Question 4.
What steps did Saadat Khan take to consolidate his position in Awadh?
Answer:
Steps taken by Saadat Khan are given below:
(a) He controlled the opposition by the zamindars and reformed the revenue system to protect the peasants from the zamindars.
(b) He established an efficient administration and a well-paid, well- trained and well-armed army.
Question 5.
What were the common features among the states of Bengal, Awadh and Hyderabad?
Answer:
The common features among the three states were
- They never openly asserted their independence even though they had established independent kingdoms.
- They continued to please the Mughal emperor by sending tributes or by helping him in his time of need.
E. Long Answer Type Question
Question 1.
What contributions did Guru Govind Singh and Banda Bahadur make in establishing a sikh state?
Answer:
- It was Guru Govind Singh, the tenth guru, who organized the Sikhs into a dis-disciplined military group. They fought many wars against the Mughals under the leadership of Guru Govind Singh.
- After the death of Guru Govind Singh, the institutions of Guruship came to an end. The leadership of the Sikhs passed into the hands of his trusted disciple, Banda Bahadur.
- Banda Bahadur tried to unite the peasants and the lower castes and wage an unequal war against the Mughal army.
- The Sikhs took advantage of the plunder caused by the invasion of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali and rose to power once again. They looted and fortified their army to establish a Sikh state. They took over Punjab and Kashmir. After them, Ranjit Singh came to power and gave leadership to the Sikhs.