Folklore and Geography Quiz 19th Century India
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What was a primary reason nationalists in late-nineteenth-century India focused on recording folklore?

  • To create new forms of artistic expression that reflected modern India.
  • To restore a sense of pride in traditional culture and national identity. (correct)
  • To use folklore as a tool for economic development and modernization.
  • To promote a uniform culture that could be adopted across all Indian regions.
  • According to the pie chart, what is the significance of the 43 percent land area designated as plains?

  • It ensures perennial flow of some river.
  • It provides facilities for tourism.
  • It provides facilities for agriculture and industry. (correct)
  • It possesses rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels and forests.
  • Which of the following regions occupies the least land area according to the pie chart?

  • Plains
  • Mountains (correct)
  • Plateaus
  • None of the above
  • What does the 30% representation of plateaus in the pie chart indicate?

    <p>They play a minimal role in agriculture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect did late-nineteenth-century Indian nationalists likely not focus on regarding folklore?

    <p>Establishing a globalized Indian identity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Nationalism and Folklore in India

    Nationalists in India used folklore to revive cultural pride and strengthen national identity in the late 1800s.

    Plains and Land Use

    The large percentage of land dedicated to plains suggests potential for agriculture and industry.

    Interpreting Pie Charts

    A pie chart graphically represents the proportion of different categories within a whole.

    Resources in Mountains

    Mountains often have abundant mineral resources and forests.

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    Land Use on Plateaus

    Plateaus offer potential for diverse land uses due to their flat, elevated terrain.

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