Question

On the given political outline map of India (on page 23), locate and label the following with appropriate symbols :
[(i)] Lothal – A Mature Harappan site
[(ii)] Amravati – A Buddhist site
[(iii)] (a) Agra – A territory under the Mughals
[OR] (b) Panipat – A territory under the Mughals On the same political outline map of India, two places which were under the control of British during 1857 have been marked as A and B. Identify them and write their names on the lines drawn near them.

Hint:

When marking the map, always refer to coordinates or major landmarks. For the 1857 Revolt, remember to highlight important cities such as Delhi and Kanpur, which played central roles in the uprising.

Answer 1

To mark maps, students are required to:
Utilize suitable symbols, including dots, triangles, or circles, to indicate the following locations:

Lothal – A settlement from the Mature Harappan period located in Gujarat.

Amravati – A historical Buddhist site situated in Andhra Pradesh.

Agra or
Panipat, depending on the selection made in section (iii).
For the section designated as:
Identify
A and B as probable locations under British administration during 1857. Examples include:

Delhi – Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, it was occupied by British forces during the 1857 Uprising.

Kanpur – A significant locale for British defense and engagement during the 1857 Revolt.
Clearly write the names adjacent to the corresponding marked letters.