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Total Marks: 30
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Q1: Which kingdom was responsible for the early development of Malayalam as a regional language? (1 Mark)
(a) Cholas
(b) Pandyas
(c) Cheras
(d) Pallavas
Q2: Fill in the blank: The literary tradition of _______ combined elements of Sanskrit and Malayalam and was known as "diamonds and corals." (1 Mark)
Q3: Who among the following rulers built the temple of Jagannatha at Puri? (1 Mark)
(a) Anangabhima III
(b) Anantavarman
(c) Prithviraj Chauhan
(d) Rajaraja Chola
Q4: The Rajputs are known for their traditions of heroism. How were these traditions preserved? (1 Mark)
(a) Royal inscriptions
(b) Poems and songs by minstrels
(c) Temple carvings
(d) Persian manuscripts
Q5: Name the two main centers of Kathak dance during the Mughal period. (1 Mark)
Q6: Explain how regional cultures in India evolved over time. (2 Marks)
Q7: How did the temple of Jagannatha become an important political and religious center? (2 Marks)
Q8: What was the significance of Basohli and Kangra paintings in the Himalayan foothills? (2 Marks)
Q9: Discuss the impact of the Mughal decline on regional painting traditions. (3 Marks)
Q10: Describe the evolution of the Bengali language from the ancient to medieval period. (3 Marks)
Q11: How did the traditions of heroism among the Rajputs shape Rajasthani culture? (3 Marks)
Q12: Analyze the evolution of Kathak as a classical dance form from its origins to modern recognition. (5 Marks)
Q13: Examine the significance of food culture in shaping Bengal’s identity. (5 Marks)
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