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What is notable about the placement of south India in Al-Idrisi's map?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of Map 2 according to the passage?
What is the name of the French cartographer who created Map 2?
What is the name of the French cartographer who created Map 2?
What is the feature of Map 2 that is surprisingly detailed?
What is the feature of Map 2 that is surprisingly detailed?
What is the significance of the year 1154 CE in the context of the passage?
What is the significance of the year 1154 CE in the context of the passage?
What is the President's role in the administration of the country?
What is the President's role in the administration of the country?
Who does the President appoint in the Council of Ministers?
Who does the President appoint in the Council of Ministers?
What is the President's role in international relations?
What is the President's role in international relations?
What is the President's power in relation to the Lok Sabha?
What is the President's power in relation to the Lok Sabha?
What is the significance of the President's assent to bills?
What is the significance of the President's assent to bills?
Who does the President appoint to the Supreme Court and High Courts?
Who does the President appoint to the Supreme Court and High Courts?
What is the President's power in relation to prisoners?
What is the President's power in relation to prisoners?
What is the President's response to a threat to the security of India?
What is the President's response to a threat to the security of India?
What is the President's power in relation to a state's constitutional machinery?
What is the President's power in relation to a state's constitutional machinery?
What is the nature of the President's ceremonial functions?
What is the nature of the President's ceremonial functions?
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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Description
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.
