Question

TOPICS: CH-6 EARLY STATES :KINGS & KINGDOMS
CH-8 THE FIRST EMPIRE
Q1.Choose the correct options.
(a) What does the term Mahajanpadas symbolises?
A. Amalgamation of a large number of rural and urban settlements
B. Separation of a large number of rural and urban settlements
C. Single state with single ruler
D. None of the above
(b) Which of the following Mahajanpada was not republican state?
A. Magadha
B. Vajji
C. Kamboja
D. Kuru
Q2. Fill in the blanks :
(a) In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was
at_________________.
(b) When Alexander invaded India, ____________were the rulers of
Magadha .
(c) ______________was the founder of Nanda dynasty .
Q3 . Answer the following questions in brief .
(a) Even today Agriculture plays a critical role in the entire life of a
given economy. During 6th century B.C.E there were two major
technologies introduced in the field of agriculture .Mention them .
(b) Varna system started in Vedic Period. It is basically classification
of people based on their occupation or position they hold in society
according to which society is divided into four classes viz., Brahmans ,
Kshatriyas,Vaishyas , Shudras . But in later Vedic Period , Varna
system had changed considerably . Elaborate this with suitable
explanation .

Answer 1

1 Choose the correct options

a) A.Amalgamation of a large number of rural and urban settlements

b) B. Vajji

Q2. Fill in the blanks :

(a) Rajgir (Rajagriha)

(b) Nanda Dynasty

(c) Mahapadmananda

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