Chap 9 – From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments

Page 186 – LET’S EXPLORE Q. The government also has many other roles. Try to list them.Answer. Building roads, bridges and railways Running post-offices and banks Protecting forests, wildlife and rivers Making sure food in markets is safe Helping people in floods, droughts or earthquakes Giving pensions to old people and scholarships to children Page … Read more

Chap 7 – The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity

Q 1. Who were the Guptas? Why is the Gupta period sometimes called the ‘classical age’ in Indian history?A. The Guptas were a family of kings who first ruled parts of today’s Uttar Pradesh and, by the 4ᵗʰ century CE, controlled much of North India from their capital Pāṭaliputra. Because art, science, literature, and trade … Read more

Chap 1 – Geographical Diversity of India

Q 1. What are some key geographical features of India?A. India has high mountains (the Himalayas), wide fertile plains (like the Gangetic Plains), plateaus (such as the Deccan Plateau), a hot desert (the Thar), long coastlines with beaches and deltas, and two big island groups (Lakshadweep and the Andaman-Nicobar Islands). Q 2. How does India’s … Read more