WBBSE Class 6 History Chapter 7 Economy And Society Multiple Choice Question And Answers
Question 1. In the age of the mahajanapadas, the total number of mahajanapadas were
- Ten
- Sixteen
- Fifteen
- Twenty
Answer: 2. Sixteen
Question 2. 6th century BC is important for the rise of the
- Mauryan Empire
- Mahajanapadas
- Kushana Empire
- Gupta Empire
Answer: 2. Mahajanapadas
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Question 3. Northern Black Polished Ware were made of
- Clay
- Stone
- Copper
- Iron
Answer: 1. Clay
Question 4. A common form of currency in the Mauryan period was
- Nishka
- Tanka
- Karshapan
- Dinar
Answer: 3. Karshapan
Question 5. In the Mauryan period royal officers were appointed to collect information about
- Minting Of Coin
- Commerce
- Agriculture
- Administration
Answer: 2. Commerce
Question 6. During the age of the mahajanapadas in south India agricultural tools were made of
- Iron
- Stone
- Copper
- Steel
Answer: 1. Iron
Question 7. In the black soil of the Deccan was cultivated
- Barley
- Cotton
- Paddy
- Tea
Answer: 2. Cotton
Question 8. In the Gupta period, with the increase in agricultural activity, there was an improvement in
- Trade
- Export
- Irrigation
- Dam Building
Answer: 3. Irrigation
Question 9. In the 6th century, BC urbanization was noticed mainly in
- East India
- South India
- North India
- West India
Answer: 2. South India
Question 10. During the Gupta period great advancement was made in the craftmanship of making tools of
- Iron
- Copper
- Stone
- Bronze
Answer: 1. Iron
Question 11. During the Gupta period, Indo-Roman trade was hampered due to the invasion of the
- Sakas
- Parthians
- Hunas
- Mongols
Answer: 3. Hunas
Question 12. The guilds in the Gupta period were also known as
- Setu
- Gan
- Agrahara
- Devlok
Answer: 2. Gan
Question 13. In case of serious disputes in the guilds, necessary steps were taken by the
- Emperor
- Gramani
- Brahmins
- Amatyas
Answer: 1. Emperor
Question 14. For daily use, Gupta rulers introduced coins made of
- Gold
- Silver
- Copper
- Iron
Answer: 3. Copper
Question 15. Fa-Hien writes that people with bad dispositions were known as
- Sudras
- Vaishyas
- Chandalas
- Atavik
Answer: 3. Chandalas
Question 16. India has been referred to as In-Tu by
- Xuanzang
- Faxian
- It-sing
- Hui Li
Answer: 1. Xuanzang
Question 17. The second phase of urbanisation took place in
- 500 BC
- 600 BC
- 700 BC
- 800 BC
Answer: 2. 600 BC
Question 18. India has been referred to as In-Tu by
- Xuanzang
- It-Sing
- Faxian
- Lao Tzu
Answer: 1. Xuanzang
Question 19. The Gatha Saptashati was compiled by
- Rudradamana
- Hala
- Satakarni
- Samudragupta
Answer: 2. Hala
Question 20. The number of animals sacrifices decreased after 500 BC.
- The number of domesticated animals increased.
- The cattle were needed for the purpose of cultivation.
- Many animals died of various epidemics.
Answer: 2. The cattle were needed for the purpose of cultivation.
Question 21. Since 6th century BC the land allotted for settlement and cultivation increased quantitatively.
- Many barren lands were reclaimed by the government.
- Settlements and cultivable lands grew up on the fertile river valleys.
- The forests could be easily cleared with the help of iron axes.
Answer: 3. The forests could be easily cleared with the help of iron axes.
Question 22. The emergence of cities in the Harappan civilisation is known as the first phase of urbanisation.
- According to ancient Indian history the first city was found in the Harappan civilisation.
- The first features of the city could be discerned in ancient Harappa.
- Harappa was the largest city in ancient India.
Answer: 1. According to ancient Indian history the first city was found in the Harappan civilisation.
Question 23. In 6th century BC, the food for the city dwellers was supplied from the villages regularly.
- Surplus food was grown in the villages.
- The city dwellers could not produce their own food.
- The city dwellers paid higher prices for the food produced in the villages.
Answer: 2. The city dwellers could not produce their own food.
Question 24. In the age of the Sixteen Mahajanapadas, there was a growing social trend of getting girls married at an early age.
- There were less opportunities for education of girls.
- There was a custom of marrying girls at a young age.
- According to Kulinism, girls had to be married at a young age.
Answer: 1. There were less opportunities for education of girls.