Time: 1 hour
M.M: 30
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Q1: Which ancient text first mentions the name 'Bharata'? (1 Mark)
Q2: Which ancient poem mentions geography from Cape Kumari to the great mountain? (1 Mark)
Q3: What natural boundaries of the Indian Subcontinent can be identified from the physical map? (1 Mark)
Q4: Which foreign language derived the term 'Indoi' from 'Sindhu'? (1 Mark)
Q5: In which century did the Persian emperor launch a military campaign that led to the region being called 'Hind'? (1 Mark)
Q6: Explain the significance of the name 'Jambudvīpa' in ancient Indian texts. (2 Marks)
Q7: How did the name 'Bhārata' evolve to be used for the entire Indian Subcontinent? (2 Marks)
Q8: What does the phrase 'India, that is Bharat' in the Indian Constitution signify? (2 Marks)
Q9: Describe how the ancient Chinese named India and what 'Tianzhu' indicates about their perception. (3 Marks)
Q10: Who was Xuanzang, and what were his contributions during his visit to India in the 7th century CE? (3 Marks)
Q11: Name some regions mentioned in the Mahābhārata and identify their approximate locations in modern India. (3 Marks)
Q12: Discuss the motivations that might have driven people to travel to India from various parts of the world in ancient times. (5 Marks)
Q13: Compare the naming of India by its inhabitants with that by foreigners, providing at least three examples for each. (5 Marks)
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1. "भारत" का अर्थ क्या है और यह नाम कैसे उत्पन्न हुआ ? | ![]() |
2. भारत के प्रमुख भौगोलिक क्षेत्र कौन से हैं ? | ![]() |
3. भारत की संस्कृति में विविधता का क्या महत्व है ? | ![]() |
4. भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के मुख्य नेता कौन थे ? | ![]() |
5. भारत की मुख्य भाषाएँ कौन सी हैं ? | ![]() |