Question 2 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 7 History - The Medieval World - History

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Babur used this term to describe the geography and natural vegetation of this subcontinent.

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So, the correct answer is (D) Hindustan

Let’s check all the options

Option (A) Bharatvarsha - Bharatvarsha is one of the oldest names of India, derived from the legendary king Bharata. It is mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts like the Vedas and the Mahabharata. It does not describe the geography or natural vegetation of the subcontinent.This is incorrect .
Option (B) India - India is the modern name of the subcontinent, derived from the Indus river. It was used by the Greeks and Romans to refer to the lands beyond the Indus. It does not describe the geography or natural vegetation of the subcontinent.This is incorrect .
Option (C) Jambudwipa - Jambudwipa is another ancient name of India, derived from the mythical Jambu tree. It is mentioned in Buddhist and Jain texts as one of the continents of the world. It does not describe the geography or natural vegetation of the subcontinent.This is incorrect .
Option (D) Hindustan - Hindustan is a medieval name of India, derived from the Persian word for the Indus river. It was used by Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, to describe the geography, fauna, and culture of the inhabitants of the subcontinent. He wrote about the mountains, rivers, forests, animals, birds, fruits, flowers, crops, seasons, festivals, languages, customs, etc. of Hindustan in his autobiography Baburnama .This is correct .

Thus, option (D) is correct .