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Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

In a tribe, _____ usually lead large herds of animals in search of pasture.

  1. Women

  2. Men

  3. Children

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In many pastoral nomadic tribes, men are traditionally responsible for leading large herds of animals to find new pastures. This is a cultural and historical observation rather than a mathematical problem.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Who does the most of agriculture work in tribes?

  1. Men

  2. Children

  3. Women

  4. Older Men
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In many traditional tribal societies, women are the primary contributors to agricultural labor, particularly in subsistence farming and crop maintenance. While roles vary by culture, this is a standard sociological observation regarding tribal labor divisions.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Which of the following quality is important in leaders?

  1. Old and experinced

  2. Young and brave warriors

  3. Priests

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Effective leadership in many contexts requires a blend of experience, bravery, and spiritual or social guidance. Since all the listed categories (experienced elders, brave warriors, and priests) can fulfill leadership roles depending on the specific tribal or social structure, 'All of above' is the most comprehensive answer.

Multiple choice history social change: mobile and settled communities tribal societies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people the earliest people

In medieval India the state derived the highest income from?

  1. Jeziah

  2. Land Revenue

  3. Trade and Transit Duties

  4. War Booty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In medieval Indian agrarian economies, land revenue (often called Kharaj or Mal) was the primary and most consistent source of income for the state. Other sources like trade duties or war booty were secondary or irregular.

Multiple choice history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period tribal societies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people the earliest people

Which of the following were major export items of medieval india?

  1. Cotton fabrics

  2. Indigo

  3. Salt and Sugar

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India had inland and maritime trade relations with foreign countries. The two major inland trade routes were from Lahore to Kabul, and from Multan to Kandahar. The major export items were cotton fabrics, indigo, salt, and sugar.

Multiple choice history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period tribal societies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people the earliest people

Which of the following factors helped agricultural progress in South India during medieval period?

  1. Alluvial deposit of Kaveri river

  2. Canal constructed for irrigation by the Chola kings

  3. Measures taken by the Samitis that worked under the Sabhas, the body for village administration

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

During the medieval period, new developments were introduced in the field of agriculture. 

(1) Art of growing two crops was introduced
(2) The branches of the Kaveri river were divided into several small channels that deposited fertile alluvial soil on the bank of the river.
(3) To prevent flooding, embankments were constructed.
(4) Canals were constructed to carry water to the fields.
(5)Wells were dug.
(6) Huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater

Multiple choice history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period tribal societies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people the earliest people

Which of the following were major import items of medieval india?

  1. Metal

  2. Horse

  3. Velvet

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India had inland and maritime trade relations with foreign countries. The two major inland trade routes were from Lahore to Kabul, and from Multan to Kandahar. The major imported items included metals, leather, velvet, dry fruits, and horse.

Multiple choice history from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Match the names of the following tribes with the aras of their settlement.

i. Khokhar a. Malabar
ii. Kurichayyas b. Punjab
iii. Gonds c. Maharashtra
iv. Kolis d. Madhya Pradesh

Which of the following is the correct matching ?

  1. i - b; ii - a; iii - d; iv - c

  2. i - a; ii - b; iii - c; iv - d

  3. i - b; ii - d; iii - a; iv - c

  4. i - c; ii - a; iii - d; iv - b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Khokhar is a agricultural tribe of Punjab and north-western India. Kurichayyas or Malai-Brahmins are a matrilinear tribe of Kerala. The Gonds are the largest tribal group of India and originally belongs to Madhya Pradesh but spread all over the Deccan's penninsula. Koli is a fisherman tribe of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice history from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

What is meant by 'Patla'?

  1. Village man

  2. Village headman

  3. Village group

  4. Village women
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Gond Community, the Patla act as the representative and leader of the secular affairs. He maintains cooperation within the community people and settle quarrels among the villagers. He has the right to one day's free labour on the part of all the villagers.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Which of the following occupations are followed by members of tribe?

  1. Hunting

  2. Gathering

  3. Farming

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Members of  a tribe follow occupations such as hunting, gathering, farming, herding and fishing. Usually, women do most of the agricultural work, including preparing the ground, sowing seeds, looking after the growing plants and harvesting grain.