Question 1

Question 1On the outline map of India given below, mark any seven of the mahajanapadas.

Accepted Answer

Seven mahajanapadas are marked on the outline map of India below:

Question 2

Question 2The structure of government followed by the people of Vrijji can most appropriately be termed as ............... .monarchical.democratic.republican.

Accepted Answer

republican.

Question 3

Question 3The last Nanda King was overthrown in the year ............... BCE.320321323

Accepted Answer

321

Question 4

Question 4Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.Assertion (A): The Gupta Dynasty is considered to be the 'Golden Age' of Indian history.Reasoning (R): The Gupta Kings made and distributed coins made of gold.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).Only (A) is true and (R) is false.

Accepted Answer

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).Explanation — The Gupta period was a 'Golden Age' due to advancements in science, literature, art, and administration not just because of gold coins.

Question 5

Question 5Whom did the Guptas not defend their territories against?HunasSakasMughals

Accepted Answer

Hunas

Question 6

Question 6............... is known as the 'Napoleon of India'.SamudraguptaChandragupta IISkandagupta

Accepted Answer

Samudragupta

Question 7

Question 7Which of the following departments is not looked after by the State government?DefenceTransportLaw and order

Accepted Answer

Defence

Question 8

Question 8The ............... elects members of the Gram Panchayat.GovernorGram SabhaPanchayat samiti

Accepted Answer

Gram Sabha

Question 9

Question 9Members of the Municipal Corporation are elected for a period of ............... years.357

Accepted Answer

5

Question 10

Question 10The governance of big cities in India is divided into:colonies.blocks.wards.

Accepted Answer

wards.

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