17 Questions
What is notable about the placement of south India in Al-Idrisi's map?
It is located where we would expect to find north India.
In what language are place-names marked on Al-Idrisi's map?
Arabic
What is the approximate time difference between the creation of Map 1 and Map 2?
600 years
What is the purpose of Map 2 according to the passage?
To aid European sailors and merchants on their voyages
What is the name of the French cartographer who created Map 2?
Not specified in the passage
What is the feature of Map 2 that is surprisingly detailed?
The coastal areas
What is the significance of the year 1154 CE in the context of the passage?
It is the year Al-Idrisi created his map
What is the President's role in the administration of the country?
Head of the executive branch
Who does the President appoint in the Council of Ministers?
The Prime Minister
What is the President's role in international relations?
Representing India internationally
What is the President's power in relation to the Lok Sabha?
Dissolving the Lok Sabha
What is the significance of the President's assent to bills?
Bills become laws after the President's assent
Who does the President appoint to the Supreme Court and High Courts?
Judges in consultation with the Chief Justice of India
What is the President's power in relation to prisoners?
Granting pardons and reprieves
What is the President's response to a threat to the security of India?
Declaring a national emergency
What is the President's power in relation to a state's constitutional machinery?
Imposing President's Rule in the state
What is the nature of the President's ceremonial functions?
Performing various ceremonial duties
This quiz explores two historical maps of the Indian subcontinent, one created by Arab geographer Al-Idrisi in 1154 CE and another by a French cartographer in the 1720s. Compare and contrast the two maps, noting differences in geography, place-names, and cartographic techniques. Test your knowledge of historical cartography and geography.
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