Comparing Historical Maps of the Indian Subcontinent
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What is notable about the placement of south India in Al-Idrisi's map?

  • It is an island.
  • It is located at the top of the map.
  • It is located where we would expect to find north India. (correct)
  • It is not labeled.

    • In what language are place-names marked on Al-Idrisi's map?

  • French
  • Arabic (correct)
  • English
  • Latin

    • What is the approximate time difference between the creation of Map 1 and Map 2?

  • 200 years
  • 600 years (correct)
  • 100 years
  • 400 years

    • What is the purpose of Map 2 according to the passage?

    <p>To aid European sailors and merchants on their voyages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the French cartographer who created Map 2?

    <p>Not specified in the passage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the feature of Map 2 that is surprisingly detailed?

    <p>The coastal areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the year 1154 CE in the context of the passage?

    <p>It is the year Al-Idrisi created his map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the President's role in the administration of the country?

    <p>Head of the executive branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the President appoint in the Council of Ministers?

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    What is the President's role in international relations?

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    What is the President's power in relation to the Lok Sabha?

    <p>Dissolving the Lok Sabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the President's assent to bills?

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    Who does the President appoint to the Supreme Court and High Courts?

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    What is the President's power in relation to prisoners?

    <p>Granting pardons and reprieves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the President's response to a threat to the security of India?

    <p>Declaring a national emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the President's power in relation to a state's constitutional machinery?

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    What is the nature of the President's ceremonial functions?

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    Study Notes

    Map Comparison

    • Map 1 was created by Arab geographer Al-Idrisi in 1154 CE, featuring the Indian subcontinent as part of a larger world map.
    • Map 2 was made by a French cartographer in the 1720s, nearly 600 years after Map 1.
    • The two maps differ significantly, despite depicting the same area.
    • In Map 1, south India is positioned where north India would be expected, and Sri Lanka is at the top.
    • Place-names in Map 1 are written in Arabic, with recognizable names like Kanauj (Uttar Pradesh).
    • Map 2 appears more familiar, with detailed coastal areas, and was used by European sailors and merchants.

    Presidential Powers

    Executive Powers

    • The President is the head of the executive branch of government, responsible for administering the country.

    Appointing Authority

    • The President appoints the Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Governors of states, and other high-ranking officials.

    Diplomatic Powers

    • The President represents India internationally and receives foreign diplomats.

    Legislative Powers

    • The President summons and prorogues Parliament.
    • The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, on the advice of the Prime Minister.
    • The President gives assent to bills passed by Parliament, which then become laws.

    Judicial Powers

    • The President appoints judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts.
    • The President has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, and respites.

    Emergency Powers

    • The President can declare a national emergency in response to a threat to India's security.
    • The President can impose President's Rule in a state in the event of a failure of the constitutional machinery.

    Other Functions

    • The President performs ceremonial functions, such as hosting state visits and presenting national awards.

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    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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