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Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies - Quiz

Class XII
History
Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies
13 questions
MEDIUM

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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