Question

The report of the Language Committee, promoted the spirit of patriotism

“.Give reasons.
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Answer 1

Answer:The report of the Language Committee, promoted the spirit of patriotism

“.Give reasons.

​Explanation:(i) It had decided, but not yet formally declared, that Hindi in the Devanagari script would be the official language  (ii) For the first fifteen years, English would continue to be used for all official purposes  (iii) Each province was to be allowed to choose one of the regional languages for offical work within the province.

Answer 2

high imperial mansabdars. Jahanara, in addition, received revenues from the port city of Surat,

which was a lucrative centre of overseas trade.

Control over resources enabled important women of the Mughal household to commission

buildings and gardens. Jahanara participated in many architectural projects of Shah Jahan’s new

capital, Shahjahanabad (Delhi). Among these was an imposing double-storeyed caravanserai with

a courtyard and garden. The bazaar of Chandni Chowk, the throbbing centre of Shahjahanabad,

was designed by Jahanara.

a) “Mughal Empire was very prosperous during the reign of Shah Jahan.” Which of the

following statement justifies it?

i) Nur Jahan began to have control over financial resources

ii) Jahanara and Roshanara had a very high annual income.

iii) Roshanara spent a large part of her income in building of a caravanserai.

iv) Roshanara made a huge profit from the lucrative overseas trade .

b) Mughal queens and princesses were able to participate in economic activities despite

being confined to the harem because:

i) Male slaves helped them in the economic activities

ii) Slave eunuchs acted as agents for them

iii) Mansabdars were deputed to help them in these activities

iv) Female slaves helped them in the economic activities

c)“Jahanara Begum defied all stereotypes associated with women .” Which of the following

statement justifies this?

i) She took complete charge of the Mughal household

ii) She participated in domestic conspiracies

iii) She commissioned and participated in many architectural projects in Shahjanabad

iv) She controlled significant financial resources

d) In what way (s) did Jahanara contribute towards the growth of trade?

i) By building the port city of Surat.

ii) By helping Shahjahan in building his capital at Agra

iii) By building a double storeyed caravanserai in Delhi

iv) By designing the Chandini Chowk market.

Choose the correct option:

A) Only (i)

B) Only (i), (ii)

C) Only (iii) and (iv)

D) Only (iii)