Question

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

• [(i)] Sanchi – A Stupa (Located in Madhya Pradesh)
• [(ii)] Kalibanga – Harappan site (Located in northern Rajasthan, near the Ghaggar river)
• [(iii)] (a) Panipat – Territory under the control of British (Located in Haryana)
• [OR] (b) Vijayanagara – Capital of Vijayanagara empire (Located in Karnataka)

On the same outline map, two places have been marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’, as the centres of the Revolt of 1857. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.

Hint:

When marking the map, always refer to the coordinates or major landmarks for better accuracy. For the revolt of 1857, focus on the places where major battles and revolts were centered, like Meerut and Jhansi.

Answer 1

Map marking instructions for students:

• Utilize standard symbols (dots, triangles, circles) to denote the following locations:
  • Sanchi: Located in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Kalibanga: Situated near the Ghaggar river in Rajasthan.
  • Panipat or Vijayanagara: Select one, as specified in part (iii).
• For section 34.2:
  • Designate A and B as probable epicenters of the 1857 uprising, with examples including:
    • Meerut: The point of origin for the revolt.
    • Jhansi: Historically significant due to Rani Lakshmibai.
    • Additional key sites may comprise Delhi, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
  • Clearly label the marked letters with their corresponding names.