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Tribal societies had rich oral traditions.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
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Tribal people did not keep written records. But they preserved rich customs and oral traditions. These were passed down to each new generation.

The small box placed at the centre of the stupa contains bodily remains of the Buddha and his followers.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
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The small box placed at the centre of the stupa contains bodily remains (such as teeth, bone or ashes) of the Buddha or his followers. This box may also contain the things they used, as well as precious stones, and coins. This small box is known as a relic casket.

There were no tribal communities in the north-western part of the subcontinent.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
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 The Balochis were large and powerful tribe in the north-west. They were divided into many smaller clans under different chiefs. 

In medieval India, the Banjaras were ___________.

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  1. Traders

  2. Weavers

  3. Artisans

  4. Farmers

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Correct Option: A

When was the Criminal Tribes Act passed?

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  1. In $1889$

  2. In $1871$

  3. In $1878$

  4. In $1870$

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following stupas, is not in Gujarat?

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  1. Boriya stupa

  2. Loriya stupa

  3. Devni Mori stupa

  4. Itawa stupa

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Correct Option: A

The __________ was divided according to the rules of the Varna.

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  1. Society

  2. Food

  3. Both

  4. None

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Correct Option: A
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In large parts of the subcontinent, society was divided according to the rules of varna. These rules, as prescribed by the Brahmanas, were accepted by the rulers of large kingdoms. The difference between the high and low, and between the rich and poor, increased because of this. Under the Delhi Sultans and the Mughals, this hierarchy between social classes grew further.

In large parts of the subcontinent, the rules for the division of society were prescribed by the _______.

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  1. Brahamanas

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Shudras

  4. Vaishyas

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Correct Option: A
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During the ancient and medieval times, in large parts of the subcontinent, society was divided according to the rules of varna. These rules, as prescribed by the Brahmanas, were accepted by the rulers of large kingdoms. 

The tribe of people who came to India with characteristics like dark color, height of 4 to 5 feet and curly hair were ______.

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  1. Armenoid

  2. Negritos

  3. Monogoloid

  4. Australoid

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Correct Option: B
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The Negritos were the first of the racial groups that came to India. They got settled in the hilly areas of Kerala and the Andaman Islands.

The Khokkar tribe was very influential in ______________ during the 13th and 14th century.

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  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujrat

  3. Punjab

  4. Haryana

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tribal people were found in almost every region of the subcontinent. The area and influence of a tribe varied at different points of time. Some powerful tribes controlled large territories. In Punjab, the Khokhar tribe was very influential during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Later, the Gakkhars became more important.