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The term ‘outcastes’ refers to people who were considered socially too low to be part of the ________.

(A) Trade guild system
(B) Administrative system
(C) Varna system
(D) Military system

Correct Answer: C

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Question (22)

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Faxian also recorded the harsh treatment of which group?

(A) Merchants
(B) Chandalas
(C) Farmers
(D) Priests

Correct Answer: B

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Question (23)

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According to Faxian, the Chandalas generally lived ________.

(A) Inside royal palaces
(B) Near monasteries
(C) Outside city limits
(D) On trade routes

Correct Answer: C

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Question (24)

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Which statement best explains why historians study multiple sources rather than relying only on Faxian’s account?

(A) Ancient travellers never observed carefully
(B) A single source provides only a limited perspective
(C) Travel accounts contain no facts
(D) Historians prefer inscriptions only

Correct Answer: B

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Question (25)

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Two historians reading the same travel account may reach different conclusions because ________.

(A) Historical interpretation can vary
(B) Facts constantly change
(C) Ancient texts have no meaning
(D) Travellers intentionally misled readers

Correct Answer: A

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Question (26)

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Which of the following would be the strongest evidence of charitable activity in Gupta cities according to Faxian?

(A) Construction of forts
(B) Establishment of houses for charity and medicines
(C) Import of luxury goods
(D) Expansion of royal roads

Correct Answer: B

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Question (27)

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A historian studying urban prosperity during the Gupta period would find which observation most useful?

(A) Chandalas lived outside cities
(B) Farmers paid grain tax
(C) Wealthy merchants owned beautiful homes
(D) Guards received salaries

Correct Answer: C

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Question (28)

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If people paid a portion of grain from royal land, what does this suggest about taxation?

(A) Taxes were collected only in gold
(B) Agricultural produce formed part of revenue collection
(C) Taxes were voluntary donations
(D) Trade was the only source of revenue

Correct Answer: B

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Question (29)

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Which feature of Gupta society described by Faxian reflects concern for public welfare?

(A) Presence of foreign merchants
(B) Well-maintained roads only
(C) Medical treatment and aid for the needy
(D) Collection of grain tax

Correct Answer: C

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Question (30)

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If a researcher wants information about everyday social life rather than military campaigns, which source would be most suitable?

(A) Faxian’s travelogue
(B) Victory inscription
(C) Battle coin
(D) Royal weapon collection

Correct Answer: A

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The term ‘outcastes’ refers to people who were considered socially too low to be part of the ________.

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Question (22)

Faxian also recorded the harsh treatment of which group?

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Question (23)

According to Faxian, the Chandalas generally lived ________.

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Question (24)

Which statement best explains why historians study multiple sources rather than relying only on Faxian’s account?

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Question (25)

Two historians reading the same travel account may reach different conclusions because ________.

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Question (26)

Which of the following would be the strongest evidence of charitable activity in Gupta cities according to Faxian?

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Question (27)

A historian studying urban prosperity during the Gupta period would find which observation most useful?

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Question (28)

If people paid a portion of grain from royal land, what does this suggest about taxation?

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Question (29)

Which feature of Gupta society described by Faxian reflects concern for public welfare?

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Question (30)

If a researcher wants information about everyday social life rather than military campaigns, which source would be most suitable?

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