Lesson: 06 Where,
when and how
write down the
answers of the following questions:-
Q 1. In which
three periods the historians have divided the Indian history?
Ans. The historian have divided the Indian history
into three periods:- 1. Ancient 2. Medieval 3. Modern.
Q 2. When was
modern period started in India?
Ans. In India, modern period started in the 18th
century after the death of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Q 3. Write down
the names of the European powers who came to India during the modern period.
Ans. Portuguese, Dutch, French and British.
Q 4. When and
by whom and independent state of Avadha was founded?
Ans :- Sadaat Khan made Avadh an independent state in
1739 AD.
Q 5. How books as
historical resources help us?
Ans:- With the invention of printing press in modern
times, many books were published in Indian languages and English language.
Through these books, we get the information about the field like art,
literature, science, history and music.
Q 6. Write down
in brief about the historical buildings.
Ans. Historic buildings are an important source of
modern Indian history. Historic buildings such as India Gate, Central
Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House and Birla House give us an
insight into various aspects of India's architecture.
Q 7 How
newspapers, magazines and pamphlets are helpful in writing history?
Ans : Newspapers, magazines and journals published in
different languages also give us information about the modern age of India.
Some of the newspapers like 'The Tribune', 'The Times of India' etc. are still
in publication.
Q 8. Write a
note on the government documents.
Ans. By studying the government documents, we get
knowledge of the mutual relations between Indians and Britishers. We also get
knowledge how the Britishers controlled the Indian states.
Fill In the
blanks:-
1. In Europe modern period begin in the 16th century.
2. There was medieval period in India in the 16th
century.
3. Marathas, Sikhs, Rohillas, Pathans and Rajputs etc.
were the new powers emerged in the 18th century.
Put a tick (✔) against the right and a cross (X) against
the wrong answer.
1. There were many social evils prevalent in India in
the 18th century. (✔)
2. Western ideas enlightened the Indians along with
western education and literature. (✔)
3. In India, Mughal Empire was more powerful in the
18th century. (X)
(A) Write down
the answer of the following questions:
1. In which three periods the historians have divided
the Indian history?
2. When modern period started in India?
3. When independent state of Hyderabad was founded and
who founded it?
4. Write down the names of the European powers who
came to India during the modem period.
5. When and by whom an independent state of Avadh was founded?
6. How books as historical sources helps us?
7. Write down in brief about the historical buildings.
8. How newspapers, magazines and pamphlets arc helpful
in writing history.
9. Write a note on the govt. documents.
(B) Fill in the
Blanks:
1. In Europe Modem Period began in the-------- century.
2. There was------ period in India in the 16th entury.
3. ----,
-------, ---------, Pathans and Rajputs etc. new powers emerged in the 18th
century.
4. In 1724 A.D. Nizam-ul-Mulk founded an independent
state of Hyderabad.
5. In 1739 A.D. Sadaat Khan made Avadh an independent
state.
6. Three carnatic wars were fought between the French
and Britishers during the period 1744 to 1763 A.D. which British got
victorious.
7. Books, government documents, newspapers, magazines,
pamphlets and historical buildings arc main sources of Modern Indian History.
(C) Write
'True' or 'False' in the brackets given after each statement:
1. There were many social evils prevalent in India in
the 18th century.
2. Western ideas enlightened the Indians along with
western education and literature.
3. In India Mughal Empire was more powerful in the
18th century.
Activity
1. Write main sources of Modern Indian history on a
chart with a picture of each source and paste it on the wall of your class
room.
