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Which of the following ancient Indian states was an autonomous republic?

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  1. Magadh

  2. Kosala

  3. Anga

  4. Sakya

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Correct Option: D

Consider the statements concerning Mahajanapad:
1. Anga and Magadha were located in the wheat growing area of the Gangetic Valley.
2. In the agricultural output, rice exceeded wheat leading to a greater density of population in the rice growing area.

Which of the above is/are not correct?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anga and Magadha were located in the eastern and northern part, or the lower Gangetic valley, which was conducive to paddy cultivation for its wet climate. The upper areas of the Gangetic valley, namely north India, is drier and is conducive to wheat cultivation. Thus, Anga and Magadha were located in the rice-growing area of the Gangetic Valley. Another name for a wheat crop is winter crop and winter crops or spring harvest while another name for rice crop is monsoon crops or autumn harvest. Since India has a predominantly monsoon climate, it is more favorable for rice production than wheat.

Which of these is not an archaeological excavation site and example of Janapadas?

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  1. Purana Qila in Delhi

  2. Hastinapur near Meerut

  3. Atranjikhera near Etah

  4. Magadha in Bihar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The word Janapada literally means the land. Archaeologists have excavated a number of settlements in these Janapadas, such as Purana Qila in Delhi, Hastinapur near Meerut, and Atranjikhera, near Etah (the last two are in Uttar Pradesh).

Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of  India during the 6th century B.C.?

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  1. Gandhar

  2. Kamboj

  3. Kashi

  4. Magadha

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Correct Option: D
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Magadh  was the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century, it was nucleus for many big kingdoms like Mauryas and Guptas between 6th and 8th century.

The dynasties which ruled Magadha were _____.

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  1. Haryanka

  2. Saisunagas

  3. Nandas

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D

What was the revolt of Spartacus?

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  1. Peasant Revolt

  2. Clergy Revolt

  3. Slave Revolt

  4. Army Revolt

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following Patricians, voiced their opinion in favour of the poor peasants?

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  1. Tiberius Gracchus

  2. Gaius do Gracchus

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B

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Correct Option: C

What did Augustus call himself? 

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  1. Imperator

  2. Emperor

  3. conqueror

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A

How did the rich people in Rome distract the attention of the poor during Principate?

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  1. By organizing games

  2. By organizing contests in circuses

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B

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Correct Option: C

In the ancient Roman republic, two Consuls were elected by those with voting rights. These consuls in turn appointed the Senators. Senators and Consuls protected the interests of ______.

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  1. Plebeians

  2. Patricians

  3. Bourgeoisie

  4. Proletariat

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Correct Option: B