Question

D. Short answer type questions
1. Explain the term 'Second Urbanisation'.
THOTS
2. Which new agricultural practices helped in increasing production of foodgrains?
3. How did Broach, Sopara and Tamralipti emerge as urban centres after 600 BC?
4. Describe the functions of the guilds or Shrenis. Which values were supported, promoted by them?
[Value Based Ouesti​

Answer 1

Forest clearance became very easy with the use of iron. Thus iron helped in the extension of agricultural fields. Surplus Production: Since the use of iron made the field clear, people began cultivating more land. They learnt the practice of cultivating two-three crops in a year.