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

________are tribal people who live in central India.

  1. Baigas

  2. Bodo

  3. Naga

  4. Andamanese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Baiga is a tribe found in Madhya Pradesh and population 250,000, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand states of India. The largest number of Baigas is found in Baiga-chuk in Mandla district and Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh.

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

Nomadic tribes need to move from one place to another because of _______.

  1. seasonal changes

  2. their mobile nature

  3. their poor background

  4. all of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nomadic tribes move to find resources like water and pasture for their livestock, which are subject to seasonal changes. Their mobile lifestyle and socio-economic background are also contributing factors.

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

The unequal social order, prescribed by orthodox ________, was not widely accepted in Punjab, Sind and North West Frontier province.

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Christianity

  4. Zorastrianism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The rise of Rajput clans to the position of rulers set an example for the tribal people to follow. Gradually, with the support of the Brahmanas, many tribes became part of the caste system. But only the leading tribal families could join the ruling class. A large majority joined the lower jatis of caste society. On the other hand, many dominant tribes of Punjab, Sind and the North-West Frontier had adopted Islam quite early.  They continued to reject the caste system. The unequal social order, prescribed by orthodox Hinduism, was not widely accepted in these areas.

Multiple choice history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

Who Changed the name of Bhai Lehna to Angad?

  1. Guru Gobind Singh

  2. Guru Nanak Dev

  3. Guru Tegh Bahadur

  4. Guru Ram Das
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Nanak renamed him as Angad, and installed him as his successor on 13 June 1539. Guru Angad born as Bhai Lehna the second of the ten Sikh gurus. His discipleship was subjected to various tests by Guru Nanak Sahib after which he came to be known as the the symbol of obedience and service to humanity which earned him the position of second Guru of the Sikh faith.

Multiple choice history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

Who compiled the Janam Sakhi of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?

  1. Guru Angad Dev Ji

  2. Guru Gobind Singh Ji

  3. Guru Hargobind Ji

  4. Guru Tegh Bahadur JI
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Angad compiled the Janamsakhi of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Guru Angad, born as Bhai Lehna the second of the ten Sikh gurus. Janamsakhi was the first biography of Guru Nanak Sahib. As a Guru, Angad Dev ji focused on the teachings of Nanak, and building the community through charitable works such as langar