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 main features of the agrarian economy during the Gupta period.
Describe the main features of the social structure during the Harappan civilization.
Describe the role of women in the Rig Vedic society.
Discuss the main features of urbanization during the Mauryan period.
Discuss the role of agriculture in the economic life of ancient India.
Discuss the role of trade routes in the economic development of ancient India.
Explain the concept of 'jati' and its role in ancient Indian society.
Explain the impact of foreign trade on the society and economy of ancient India.
Which ancient Indian text provides detailed information about agriculture, trade, and taxation during the Mauryan period? (1) Manusmriti (2) Arthashastra (3) Ramayana (4) Mahabharata
Which of the following statements about the position of Shudras in ancient Indian society is correct? (1) They were allowed to perform Vedic rituals (2) They were primarily engaged in agriculture (3) They were considered outside the Varna system (4) They served the other three Varnas
Which of the following statements is true about the position of women in the Gupta period? (1) Women had equal rights as men (2) Women's status declined (3) Women could inherit property (4) Women were allowed to become rulers
Which of the following was a famous center for cotton textile production in ancient India? (1) Mathura (2) Varanasi (3) Pataliputra (4) Taxila
The ________ system in ancient India was responsible for the division of society into four main groups based on occupation.
The ________ system was responsible for the hereditary transmission of occupations in ancient India.
The ________ were responsible for maintaining law and order in the villages of ancient India.
The introduction of ________ during the later Vedic period led to an increase in agricultural productivity.
True or False: The Harappan civilization had a well-developed drainage system.
True or False: The Varna system in ancient India was initially based on birth rather than occupation.
Yes or No: The Jati system was more rigid than the Varna system in ancient India.
Yes or No: The practice of Sati was prevalent during the early Vedic period.
