CBSE Class 7 Social Science Question 8 of 11

The Rise of Empires — Question 8

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Kautilya says, “A king shall increase his power by promoting the welfare of his people, for power comes from the countryside which is the source of all economic activity. [The king] shall show special favours to those in the countryside who do things which benefit the people, such as building embankments or road bridges, beautifying villages, or helping to protect them.” (Page 103)
Answer

Do it yourself.


Source: This question is from The Rise of Empires, Social Science — Class 7, CBSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Rise of Empires: Kautilya, Says, King, Increase, Power, Promoting. These are fundamental topics in Social Science that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 7 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Social Science papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

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