Question

On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:

• [(i)] Sanchi – A Stupa (Located in Madhya Pradesh)
• [(ii)] Kalibanga – Harappan site (Located in northern Rajasthan, near the Ghaggar river)
• [(iii)] (a) Panipat – Territory under the control of British (Located in Haryana)
• [OR] (b) Vijayanagara – Capital of Vijayanagara empire (Located in Karnataka)

On the same outline map, two places have been marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’, as the centres of the Revolt of 1857. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.

Hint:

When marking the map, always refer to the coordinates or major landmarks for better accuracy. For the revolt of 1857, focus on the places where major battles and revolts were centered, like Meerut and Jhansi.

Answer 1

For map marking purposes, students should:

• Use appropriate symbols like dots, triangles, or circles to mark:
  • Sanchi – In Madhya Pradesh
  • Kalibanga – Near the Ghaggar river in Rajasthan
  • Panipat or Vijayanagara based on the choice in part (iii)
• For part 34.2:
  • Identify A and B as likely centres of the 1857 revolt, such as:
    • Meerut – Where the revolt began
    • Jhansi – Associated with Rani Lakshmibai
    • Other prominent centres may include: Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow
  • Write the names neatly next to the marked letters.