NCERT Class 11 History Chapter 5 MCQs on Changing Cultural Traditions

1. What is the Neolithic Revolution associated with?

1. Industrialization
2. Agricultural Revolution
3. Renaissance
4. Scientific Revolution

Answer: B) Agricultural Revolution

Explanation:

The Neolithic Revolution signifies the shift from hunting-gathering to agriculture.

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2. Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced urban planning, including well-laid-out cities?

1. Mesopotamia
2. Nile Valley
3. Indus Valley
4. Yellow River Valley

Answer: C) Indus Valley

Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization had planned cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.

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3. The Bhakti movement in medieval India primarily emphasized:

1. Ritualistic practices
2. Strict caste divisions
3. Devotion to a personal god
4. Military conquests

Answer: C) Devotion to a personal god

Explanation:

Bhakti movement focused on personal devotion to a chosen deity, breaking caste barriers.

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4. Who was the Mughal emperor known for his contributions to the arts and the construction of the Taj Mahal?

1. Akbar
2. Babur
3. Jahangir
4. Shah Jahan

Answer: D) Shah Jahan

Explanation:

Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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5. What cultural revival in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries emphasized classical art and literature?

1. Industrial Revolution
2. Renaissance
3. Reformation
4. Enlightenment

Answer: B) Renaissance

Explanation:

The Renaissance marked a revival of interest in classical art, literature, and humanism.

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6. Who wrote the play 'Mudrarakshasa' depicting the political intrigues during the Mauryan Empire?

1. Kalidasa
2. Chanakya
3. Vishakadatta
4. Bhasa

Answer: C) Vishakadatta

Explanation:

Vishakadatta is credited with the play "Mudrarakshasa".

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7. Which ruler is associated with the construction of the Qutub Minar in Delhi?

1. Alauddin Khilji
2. Iltutmish
3. Qutubuddin Aibak
4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Answer: C) Qutubuddin Aibak

Explanation:

Qutub Minar was initiated by Qutubuddin Aibak.

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8. The cultural fusion of Indian and Persian elements is known as:

1. Rajput architecture
2. Mughal architecture
3. Indo-Persian culture
4. Deccani art

Answer: C) Indo-Persian culture

Explanation:

The Mughals blended Indian and Persian cultural elements.

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9. Who was the famous saint-poet associated with the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra?

1. Tulsidas Ji
2. Surdas Ji
3. Kabir Ji
4. Tukaram Ji

Answer: D) Tukaram Ji

Explanation:

Tukaram Ji was a prominent saint-poet of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra.

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10. The term 'Sufism' is most closely associated with which religion?

1. Hinduism
2. Buddhism
3. Jainism
4. Islam

Answer: D) Islam

Explanation:

Sufism is a mystical Islamic belief system emphasizing a personal connection with the divine.

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11. Which ancient Indian text provides insights into political and economic conditions during the Mauryan period?

1. Arthashastra
2. Manusmriti
3. Ramayana
4. Upanishads

Answer: A) Arthashastra

Explanation:

The Arthashastra, attributed to Chanakya, is a treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.

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12. During the Renaissance, what intellectual movement emphasized the study of classical texts and human potential?

1. Romanticism
2. Humanism
3. Rationalism
4. Absolutism

Answer: B) Humanism

Explanation:

Humanism focused on the study of classical literature, philosophy, and the potential of human achievements.

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13. Which Mughal emperor was known for his interest in various art forms, including painting and music?

1. Akbar
2. Jahangir
3. Shah Jahan
4. Aurangzeb

Answer: B) Jahangir

Explanation:

Jahangir was a patron of the arts and contributed significantly to the development of Mughal art.

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14. The term 'Rajput' refers to:

1. A religious text
2. A style of architecture
3. An agricultural practice
4. A warrior caste

Answer: D) A warrior caste

Explanation:

Rajputs were a prominent warrior caste in medieval India known for their valor and chivalry.

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15. Who is considered the founder of the Sikh religion and the first Guru of the Sikhs?

1. Guru Nanak Dev Ji
2. Guru Gobind Singh Ji
3. Guru Arjan Ji
4. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Answer: A) Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Explanation:

Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.

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16. The term 'Jahangirnama' refers to:

1. A Mughal garden
2. A historical chronicle
3. A dance form
4. A royal decree

Answer: B) A historical chronicle

Explanation:

"Jahangirnama" is the autobiography of Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

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17. Which Bhakti saint is known for composing the 'Shri Ramcharitmanas' an epic poem in Awadhi?

1. Ravidas Ji
2. Tulsidas Ji
3. Kabir Ji
4. Meera Bai Ji

Answer: B) Tulsidas Ji

Explanation:

Tulsidas Ji (Also, known as Goswami Shri Tulsidas Ji) authored the "Shri Ramcharitmanas" narrating the life of Lord Rama.

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18. The Vijayanagara Empire was located in present-day:

1. Gujarat
2. Bengal
3. Karnataka
4. Punjab

Answer: C) Karnataka

Explanation:

The Vijayanagara Empire was situated in the southern part of India, primarily in present-day Karnataka.

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19. Which ruler built the Alai Darwaza in the Qutub Minar complex?

1. Alauddin Khilji
2. Iltutmish
3. Qutubuddin Aibak
4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Answer: A) Alauddin Khilji

Explanation:

Alai Darwaza was built by Alauddin Khilji, a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

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20. The Great Famine of 1876-78 in India is associated with the reign of:

1. Akbar
2. Aurangzeb
3. Queen Victoria
4. Lord Lytton

Answer: D) Lord Lytton

Explanation:

The Great Famine occurred during the colonial period, and Lord Lytton was the Viceroy of India.

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