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Question (1)

QN0021956

In a janapada, what was the assembly or council called where clan matters were discussed?

(A) Sabha or Samiti
(B) Parishad
(C) Sanghamitra
(D) Durbar

Correct Answer: A

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Question (2)

QN0021957

According to the chapter, most members of the sabhā or samiti were likely to be:

(A) Soldiers
(B) Merchants
(C) Elders of the clan
(D) Priests from other regions

Correct Answer: C

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Question (3)

QN0021958

A ruler regularly consults an assembly before making major decisions. Which early political tradition does this best reflect?

(A) Absolute monarchy
(B) Clan consultation
(C) Foreign administration
(D) Military dictatorship

Correct Answer: B

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Question (4)

QN0021959

Which statement best describes the expected role of a good rājā in a janapada?

(A) Rule without consulting anyone
(B) Follow only military advice
(C) Take advice from assemblies and officials
(D) Transfer power to traders

Correct Answer: C

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Question (5)

QN0021960

According to some texts, an incompetent ruler could be:

(A) Exiled by neighbouring states
(B) Removed by the assembly
(C) Replaced by merchants
(D) Chosen by soldiers

Correct Answer: B

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Question (6)

QN0021961

Which feature most clearly limited the arbitrary power of a ruler in early janapadas?

(A) Foreign ambassadors
(B) Large armies
(C) Assemblies of elders
(D) Trade guilds

Correct Answer: C

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Question (7)

QN0021962

A political system where important matters are discussed collectively before decisions are made is closest to:

(A) Consultative governance
(B) Tribal migration
(C) Economic planning
(D) Religious reform

Correct Answer: A

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Question (8)

QN0021963

The words sabhā and samiti first appear in:

(A) Jaina texts
(B) Buddhist texts
(C) Vedas
(D) Epics only

Correct Answer: C

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Question (9)

QN0021964

In the gaṇa or sangha system, important decisions were taken mainly through:

(A) Orders of the king
(B) Discussion and voting
(C) Military commands
(D) Trade agreements

Correct Answer: B

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Question (10)

QN0021965

Which pair of mahājanapadas followed a more democratic style of functioning?

(A) Magadha and Kosala
(B) Avanti and Vatsa
(C) Vajji and Malla
(D) Anga and Chedi

Correct Answer: C

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Question (1)

In a janapada, what was the assembly or council called where clan matters were discussed?

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Question (2)

According to the chapter, most members of the sabhā or samiti were likely to be:

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Question (3)

A ruler regularly consults an assembly before making major decisions. Which early political tradition does this best reflect?

Explanation:

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Question (4)

Which statement best describes the expected role of a good rājā in a janapada?

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Question (5)

According to some texts, an incompetent ruler could be:

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Question (6)

Which feature most clearly limited the arbitrary power of a ruler in early janapadas?

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Question (7)

A political system where important matters are discussed collectively before decisions are made is closest to:

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Question (8)

The words sabhā and samiti first appear in:

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Question (9)

In the gaṇa or sangha system, important decisions were taken mainly through:

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Question (10)

Which pair of mahājanapadas followed a more democratic style of functioning?

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