Status of Women

Q. Who was the sister of Humayun?

1. Jahanara
2. Sultana Rasiya
3. Noorjahan
4. Gulbadan Begum

Q. Select the different means by which women contributed to the economy in medieval India:

1. Women participated in agriculture from sowing to harvest.
2. Women got married at the appropriate age to empower themselves for decision-making positions.
3. Women engaged in crafts such as embroidery, weaving and pottery.
4. Many women took to politics and held administrative positions.

Q. Who had written Humayun Namah?

1. Dildar Begum
2. Gulrukh Begum
3. Gulbadan Begum
4. Maham Begum

Q. Noorjahan, the wife of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, was known for her excellent administration.

1. False
2. True