Model Test Paper 2

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

Which of the following was not the result of Alexander's invasion?

1. New trade routes between Europe and India were opened.
2. Nanda dynasty established their rule over Magadha.
3. It helped in the chronological reconstruction of ancient Indian history.

The structure of government followed by the people of Vrijji can most appropriately be termed as ............... .

1. monarchical.
2. democratic.
3. republican.

The last Nanda King was overthrown in the year ............... BCE.

1. 320
2. 321
3. 323

Two 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.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
3. Only (A) is true and (R) is false.

Whom did the Guptas not defend their territories against?

1. Hunas
2. Sakas
3. Mughals

............... is known as the 'Napoleon of India'.

1. Samudragupta
2. Chandragupta II
3. Skandagupta

Which of the following departments is not looked after by the State government?

1. Defence
2. Transport
3. Law and order

The ............... elects members of the Gram Panchayat.

1. Governor
2. Gram Sabha
3. Panchayat samiti

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

1. 3
2. 5
3. 7

The governance of big cities in India is divided into:

1. colonies.
2. blocks.
3. wards.