Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies - Quiz
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1. What was the primary basis for the emergence of early states in India?
Religious authority · Agricultural surplus · Trade networks · Military conquest
2. Which of the following was a significant factor in the development of towns during the early state period?
Nomadic lifestyle · Urbanization of farmers · Decline of agriculture · Increased warfare
3. The term 'Mahajanapadas' refers to:
Small villages · Large kingdoms · Religious institutions · Trade guilds
4. Which of the following was a major crop cultivated in early agrarian societies?
Cotton · Rice · Wheat · Sugarcane
5. What role did irrigation play in early agricultural economies?
Decreased crop yield · Increased dependency on rainfall · Enhanced agricultural productivity · Limited farming areas
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