Exercise Question Answers Chapter 7 – The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity Class 7 subject Social Science *************************** 1. Imagine you receive a letter from someone living in the Gupta Empire. The letter starts like this: “Greetings from Pāṭaliputra! Life here is vibrant and full of excitement. Just yesterday, I witnessed …”Complete the letter with a short paragraph (250–300 words) describing life in the Gupta Empire. Answer: “Greetings from Pāṭaliputra! Life here is vibrant and full of excitement. Just yesterday, I witnessed …”** (Complete the letter in points) I witnessed a grand court assembly in the palace of King Chandragupta II. Scholars like Aryabhaṭa and Kālidāsa were honored for their contributions. Merchants from faraway lands like China and Southeast Asia were present. Streets were clean and filled with prosperous traders and citizens. Temples and sculptures are being built with amazing craftsmanship. The king's generosity and ...
In Text Questions Grassroots Democracy–Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Subject-Social Science ***************************************** 1. What are urban local bodies and what are their functions? Answer : Urban local bodies are organizations that govern cities and towns. Examples: Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats. Their functions include: Managing infrastructure (roads, water supply, drainage). Collecting taxes and garbage. Providing services like health camps and maintaining public spaces. Planning for social and economic development. 2. Why are they important in governance and democracy? Answer: They bring decision-making closer to the people. Help in solving local problems effectively. Encourage citizen participation in governance. 3. Why is a city like Kolkata, Chennai or Mumbai more complex and diverse than a village or a town? Answer: Cities have larger populations with different languages, religio...