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Question 1 of 5

What metal were both the Rigveda and the Sindhu-Sarasvati civilisation familiar with, according to the chapter?

A Iron B Copper C Bronze D Gold

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Question 2 of 5

What three reasons does the chapter give for Magadha's rise to power?

A Its strategic location, fertile plains, and strong rulers B Only its army size C Only its trade wealth D Only its religious importance

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Question 3 of 5

Arrange the four parts of a Veda in the order the chapter lists them and choose the correct option:
I. Aranyaka
II. Samhita
III. Upanishad
IV. Brahmana

A IV, II, I and III B II, I, IV and III C II, IV, I and III D III, IV, I and II

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Question 4 of 5

Assertion (A): The Chola village assemblies described in the Uttaramerur inscription can be called 'independent and self-reliant'.

Reason (R): The chapter states these assemblies handled the entire range of local functions themselves, without depending on the government for patronage.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.

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Question 5 of 5

How were large kingdoms typically administered, according to the chapter?

A Only by the king personally, with no other officers B Divided into progressively smaller territorial units for administrative convenience, with supreme authority remaining with the king C Only by religious leaders D By a council with no king

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