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social studies
4 Centuries
computational thinking quest
Tick ( ) the correct option.
AbsTrAcT Thinking
1. Which inference best explains why the defeat
of the Hindu Shahis became a turning point
in medieval Indian history?
(a) It ended all invasions into India.
(b) It allowed uninterrupted trade
routes.
(c) It opened access to the fertile
Indo-Gangetic plains for further
invasions.
(d) It led to immediate political unity in
India.
2. Which logical conclusion explains why the
Cholas are called “masters of the seas”?
(a) They avoided all land conflicts.
(b) They controlled only inland trade.
(c) Their naval expeditions secured
maritime trade routes and
defeated overseas powers.
(d) They had no interest in trade.
3. Which inference best explains India’s
resilience during the 11th–12th centuries
despite invasions?
(a) Complete absence of conflict.
(b) Isolation from the outside world.
(c) Continued cultural, economic, and
intellectual development alongside
political turmoil.
(d) End of all kingdoms.
Turning Tides:
11th and 12th
PATTern recogniTion
4. What pattern can be observed in the targets
of Mahmud’s major campaigns?
(a) Focus on remote tribal areas.
(b) Random selection of locations.
(c) Concentration on wealthy religious
and urban centres.
(d) Targeting only political capitals.
5. What pattern emerges when comparing
invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni and
Muhammad Ghuri?
(a) Both focused only on cultural
exchange.
(b) Both avoided northern India.
(c) One focused on raids while the
other aimed at territorial control.
(d) Both established permanent
empires immediately.
6. Based on the images, what pattern best
explains the historical significance of the
Somnath temple?
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