Which of the following was special feature of Chola administration:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Autonomy of village administration
A special feature of the Chola dynasty was the autonomy of village administration which was a speciality of them. The Chola village administration was very systematic and well developed. In fact, the autonomous administration was implemented in the village only during the Chola era.
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A lot of details regarding the village administration under the Cholas is provided by the inscription at:
Correct Answer:
(D)
Uttaramerur
A detailed description of the working system of the executive committee of Gram Sabha (village assembly) in Chola village administration has been archived from Uttaramerur inscription, which states that every village had its own committee called 'Sabha' which were usually independent of Central command and independently administered the village administration.
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33
Why was ‘Uraiyur’ famous in Sangam Era?
Correct Answer:
(B)
An important trade centre of cotton
Uraiyur was very significant town during Sangam Era, located on the bank of Cauvery River in Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu). It was known as Koli and Varanam and was the major centre of cotton. It is mentioned in “Periplus of the Erythraen Sea.”
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34
Which of the following was the main article of import?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Gold and silver
During the early historic period, particularly during the Indo-Roman trade, the main articles of import into India were gold and silver. This influx was a result of high Roman demand for Indian goods like spices, textiles, and gemstones, causing a substantial trade imbalance. Indian merchants received precious metals as payment, which significantly increased bullion reserves in India.
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35
The word ‘Sangam’ is associated in Tamil history with:
Correct Answer:
(D)
A college or Assembly (literary academy) of Tamil scholar held under the royal patronage of Pandyan king at Madurai.
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36
Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
Correct Answer:
(C)
A bill of exchange
In the sources of post-Harsha period, Hundi was treated as a 'bill of exchange'. As per RBI 'Hundis refer to financial instruments evolved on the Indian-subcontinent used in trade and credit transactions.'
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37
Consider the following statements of Harshvardhana Period:
The main sources of income were land taxes and revenue paid by the kings.
Soldiers were also sent by them when the emperor had to fight a war.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
The main sources of income were land taxes and revenue paid by the kings whose land had been conquered.
Soldiers were also sent by them when the emperor had to fight a war.
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38
Consider the following statements based on social impacts during his period:
Hospitals and rest houses were built in good numbers to help the sick and poor people and travellers.
There was no purdah and sati system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(A)
1 only
There was no purdah system, but sati was prevalent.
The government used to adequately support all public welfare causes and adopted measures to keep people happy.
Hospitals and rest houses were built in good numbers to help the sick and poor people and travellers.
The Nalanda University was patronised by the king and a fixed amount of funds were deposited with the university administrators to carry out the proper functioning of the university.
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39
Consider the following socio-economic statements:
1. The Harsha period experienced a sharp economic decline compared to the Gupta period.
2. King frequently presented land grants to Brahmans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
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40
Consider the following statements:
1. The institution of marriage was strict, and inter-caste marriages were not permitted.
2. The system of Swayamvara was declining, and women were not allowed to choose their husbands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
The status of women in society was relatively good. The purdah system was non-existent, and women from noble families received an education. The institution of marriage was strict, and inter-caste marriages were not permitted. Even Marriages within the same caste were prohibited to certain degrees.
However, still there were many ill-practices and biases against women:
The ill-practice of Sati was Prevalent.
Remarriages of widows were not permitted, particularly in the Higher castes.
The dowry system has taken deep roots.
The system of Swayamvara was declining, and women were not allowed to choose their husbands.