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7. “Amrita Bazar Patrika” founded by Sisir Kumar Gosh in:

(a) 1877 (b) 1868 (c) 1865

B. Fill in the blanks.
1. Events occurring before written record are considered ____________________ .

2. ____________________ gives us the message of mutual tolerance and respect for each
other.
3. ____________________ , the Father of Geography in India was asked by Lord Clive to
produce map of Hindustan.
4. ____________________ discovered in India gives us an idea about the existence of
contacts with the Roman empire.
5. The practice of surveying also became common under the ____________________ .
6. Britishers started ruling India from ____________________ .

7. The circulation of coins made of gold and silver during the ____________________ empire
imparts an idea of healthy economic conditions.
C. Write a short note on importance of Indian history.

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D. Match the following columns.
Column A Column B

1. James Mill (a) Mughal Emperor
2. Robert Clive (b) Father of Geography
3. Akbar (c) Scottish

4. James Rennel (d) Britisher
5. Times of India (e) 1865

6. Pioneer (f) 1861
E. Answer the following questions.
1. Define history.

2. Mention two features of history.
3. How was Indian history divided by James Mill?

4. What were the major features of the book “The History of British India” written by James
Mill?

5. Explain the major sources of the history of modern India.
6. Describe the ‘official records’ as a source of history.
7. What do you mean by archaeological sources?

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