Janapadas

Q. What is the meaning of the term "janapada"?

1. Land where the king set his foot and settled down.
2. Land where rituals took place.
3. Land where the rivers flowed.
4. Land where the jana set feet and settled down.

Q.

The notable feature of northern black polished ware was

1. They were black in colour.

2. They were made in the north.

3. They had a glossy surface.

4. They were made by the first craftsperson of the time.

Q. Which of the following were features of Painted Grey Ware?

1. Painted Grey Ware was grey in colour.
2. Painted Grey Ware had painted designs.
3. Painted Grey Ware had simple lines.
4. Painted Grey Ware had non-geometric patterns.

Q. What did archaeologists find in the excavated settlements in janapadas?

1. They found earthen pots in grey and red colour.
2. They found that variety of crops were grown.
3. They found that people kept cattle and animals.
4. They found that people lived in huts.

Q. Which of the following were settlements in Janapadas excavated by archaeologists?

1. Purana Qila, Delhi
2. Hastinapura, Meerut
3. Atranjikhera, Etah
4. Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Q. Which of the following were the most common vessels made out of Painted Grey Ware?

1. Plates
2. Spoons
3. Cups
4. Bowls

Q. What is the meaning of the term "janapada"?

1. Land where the rivers flowed.
2. Land where the jana set feet and settled down.
3. Land where rituals took place.
4. Land where the king set his foot and settled down.

Q. In ancient times, the Indian Subcontinent could be geographically divided into regions.

1. 4
2. 5
3. 8
4. 7

Q. Which of the following were janapadas?

1. Avanti
2. Kosala
3. Vatsa
4. Magadha

Q. Define Janapada and Mahajanapada.

Q. Which of the following are the benefits of agricultural society?

1. Regular source of food
2. Regular income
3. Comfort and safety
4. Hunting-gathering

Q. Explain the process of Ashvamedha ritual.

Q. Which of the following crops were found in the settlements in janapadas excavated by archaeologists?

1. Barley
2. Sesame
3. Mustard
4. Sugarcane

Q. Janapadas moved from semi-nomadic pastoral life to a settled agricultural life.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following were janapadas?

1. Avanti
2. Vatsa
3. Magadha
4. Kosala

Q. Which of the following were janapadas?

1. Avanti
2. Kosala
3. Vatsa
4. Magadha

Q.

What is the difference between the paintings of rural and urban areas?

Q. What did archaeologists find in the excavated settlements in janapadas?

1. They found earthen pots in grey and red colour.
2. They found that variety of crops were grown.
3. They found that people kept cattle and animals.
4. They found that people lived in huts.

Q. Which of the following were the most common vessels made out of Painted Grey Ware?

1. Plates
2. Spoons
3. Cups
4. Bowls

Q. What is the meaning of the term "janapada"?

1. Land where the rivers flowed.
2. Land where the jana set feet and settled down.
3. Land where the king set his foot and settled down.
4. Land where rituals took place.

Q. In ancient times, the Indian Subcontinent could be geographically divided into regions.

1. 4
2. 5
3. 8
4. 7

Q. Janapadas moved from semi-nomadic pastoral life to a settled agricultural life.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following crops were found in the settlements in janapadas excavated by archaeologists?

1. Barley
2. Sesame
3. Mustard
4. Sugarcane