Society and Economy in Ancient India
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Society and Economy in Ancient India starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of agriculture in the economy of ancient India.
Describe the role of women in the Rig Vedic society.
Describe the social status of Shudras in ancient Indian society.
Discuss the impact of urbanization on society and economy during the Mauryan period.
Discuss the role of artisans in the urban economy of ancient India.
Explain the concept of 'ashrama' in ancient Indian society.
Explain the concept of 'jati' in ancient Indian society.
Explain the impact of foreign trade on ancient Indian society and economy.
Explain the importance of land grants (agrahara) in the economic and social life of ancient India.
Which ancient Indian king is known for his policy of Dhamma and welfare measures for society? (1) Chandragupta Maurya (2) Ashoka (3) Samudragupta (4) Harsha
Which ancient Indian text provides detailed information about the duties of different varnas and ashramas? (1) Arthashastra (2) Manusmriti (3) Ramayana (4) Mahabharata
Which of the following crops was NOT known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization? (1) Wheat (2) Barley (3) Rice (4) Maize
Which of the following statements about the caste system in ancient India is correct? (1) It was rigid and hereditary from the beginning. (2) It was initially based on occupation and later became hereditary. (3) It was never based on occupation. (4) It was abolished during the Gupta period.
The ________ system was a form of land revenue collection in ancient India, where the king received a share of the produce.
The introduction of ________ during the later Vedic period led to an increase in agricultural production.
The main source of information about the economic life of the Mauryan period is the ________.
The main unit of society in the Rig Vedic period was the ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Jajmani system was a form of economic exchange in rural India.
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had a well-developed system of weights and measures.
True or False: The Varna system in ancient India was initially based on birth rather than occupation.
