Sushovan Pal

  I. Tick the Correct Option. Which River forms a natural boundary between Europe and Asia? c) Ural (The Ural Mountains and Ural River form the border to the east). Which region of Europe is known for its high mountains and volcanic activity? d) Southern Mountainous System (This region features towering peaks, steep valleys, and volcanic activity such as Etna and Vesuvius). Which country is the largest member of the European Union?   Which peninsula is located in the extreme southwest of Europe and includes Spain and Portugal? b) Iberian Peninsula Which major river in Europe is known for its importance in navigation and flows through multiple countries? b) Rhine II. Fill in the Blanks. Europe is divided from Asia by the Ural River and the Caspian and Black Seas. The European Union was established through the Treaty of Maastricht. The highest peak in the ...

A. Answer these questions with reference to the context. 1. Leaned over and looked into his grey eyes, / Where he stood perplexed and still. ·          a. Who leaned over and looked into his grey eyes? No one leaned over or looked into his eyes; the poem states that no head from the leaf-fringed sill leaned over. ·          b. Why was he perplexed? The Traveller was perplexed because he received no answer or response to his repeated calls at the house. ·          c. Whose eyes are being referred to? The eyes of the lone Traveller are being referred to. ·          d. Why was he still? He was still as he stood waiting quietly in the moonlight, listening for any sign of life or response from inside the empty-seeming house.   2. "But only a host of phantom listeners / That dwelt in the lone house then" ·...

  Section A: Answer these questions with reference to the context. 1. "Make sure that planks won’t slip at busy points, / Secure all ladders, tighten bolted joints." a. Who has to make sure that planks don’t slip at busy points? Masons have to ensure that the planks won’t slip at busy points. b. What is being made? A building (or a wall) is being made. c. Why should the ladders be secured? The ladders should be secured to ensure the safety of the workers and to prevent accidents while constructing the building. 2. "And yet all this comes down when the job’s done / Showing off walls of sure and solid stone." a. Why does the poet use the word "yet" in the first line? The word "yet" is used to introduce a contrast. Despite the careful effort put into securing the scaffolding, it is temporary and will be removed once the job is done. b. What does "all this" re...

  A. Choose the Correct Options In which year did Mahmud of Ghazni first invade India? d. 1001 CE Who wrote Shah Namah ? a. Firdausi Who was Muhammad Ghori’s opponent in the first Battle of Tarain? c. Prithviraj Chauhan What monument did Sultan Aibak start constructing in Delhi? b. Qutb Minar Who started the iqtadari system? d. Iltutmish B. Fill in the Blanks Mahmud of Ghazni plundered the Somnath temple in Gujarat. Razia Sultan was married to Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia , the governor of Bathinda. The Caliph of Baghdad recognized Iltutmish as the ruler of India and honored him with the title of Sultan-i-Azam . Sabuktigin , the founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty, invaded India in 1001 CE. Qutb-ud-din Aibak built Quwwat-ul-Islam , the oldest mosque in Delhi. C. Write True or False The kingdoms of Ghazni and Ghori were established by the Abbasids. False (They were established by...