Question

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

• [(i)] Amravati – Stupa
• [(ii)] Banawali – Indus Valley Site
• [(iii)] (a) Ajmer – Territory under the control of the Mughals
• [OR] (b) Vijayanagara – Capital of Vijayanagara Empire

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

Hint:

When marking the map, always refer to coordinates or major landmarks. For the Indian National Movement, remember to highlight places that were key to the struggle for independence, like Delhi and Nagpur.

Answer 1

For map marking purposes, students should:

• Use appropriate symbols like dots, triangles, or circles to mark:
  • Amravati – A Stupa in Andhra Pradesh
  • Banawali – An Indus Valley Site in Haryana
  • Ajmer or Vijayanagara based on the choice in part (iii)
• For part 34.2:
  • Identify A and B as likely centres of the Indian National Movement, such as:
    • Chandni Chowk (Delhi) – Centre of the Indian National Congress and the 1857 Revolt.
    • Nagpur – A centre for revolutionary activities and the formation of the first socialist parties.
  • Write the names neatly next to the marked letters.