General Knowledge Practice Quiz 94

Q1.Which of the following items were commonly made and sold by petty pedlars mentioned in the text?

A. Metal tools and weapons. B. Ropes, reeds, and straw matting. C. Spices and precious stones. D. Pottery and clay figurines.

Q2.As the economy and needs of society grew, what became the primary basis for organizing society?

A. Varna. B. Gotra. C. Jati. D. Territorial divisions.

Q3.Which group of specialized artisans was recognized as separate jatis by the Brahmanas?

A. Weavers, dyers, and potters. B. Farmers, herders, and hunters. C. Smiths, carpenters, and masons. D. Scribes, scholars, and priests.

Q4.What is the literal meaning of the term 'rathakaras'?

A. Temple builders. B. Chariot makers. C. Jewel artisans. D. Sacrifice performers.

Q5.Who supported many tribes in becoming a part of the caste system?

A. Kings and emperors B. Merchants and traders C. Brahmanas D. Other tribal leaders

Q6.What type of cultivation did the Gonds practice?

A. Terrace farming B. Wet rice cultivation C. Shifting cultivation D. Commercial farming

Q7.How did the emergence of large states impact the nature of Gond society?

A. It led to the adoption of a purely nomadic lifestyle. B. It resulted in the society becoming more egalitarian. C. It caused their basically equal society to divide into unequal social classes. D. It strengthened the traditional clan system without any changes.

Q8.What did Brahmanas receive from the Gond rajas?

A. Military support B. Trade privileges C. Land grants D. Titles of nobility

Q9.What was the consequence of the constant interaction between caste-based society and tribal people in the subcontinent?

A. It led to the complete assimilation of tribal people into caste society. B. It caused both kinds of societies to adapt and change. C. It resulted in the complete rejection of tribal cultures by caste society. D. It created rigid boundaries preventing any social mobility.

Q10.What were the diverse outcomes for different tribes regarding their relationship with caste-based society and Hinduism?

A. All tribes eventually merged with caste-based society and adopted orthodox Hinduism. B. Some merged with caste-based society, while others rejected the caste system and orthodox Hinduism. C. All tribes established extensive states and became politically powerful, rejecting caste. D. Tribes remained entirely isolated from caste-based society and its influences.

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 94