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Question (11)

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If rainfall occurred only in one season instead of two, the most likely effect would be:

(A) Increased crop variety
(B) Reduced agricultural output
(C) More trade routes
(D) More artisans

Correct Answer: B

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Fewer crop cycles would reduce output.

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Question (12)

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Why were famines relatively rare during the Mauryan period?

(A) No droughts occurred
(B) Two crop cycles and stocked granaries
(C) Imports supplied all food
(D) People consumed less food

Correct Answer: B

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Question (13)

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Granaries were maintained mainly to:

(A) Store weapons
(B) Store grain for emergencies
(C) House officials
(D) Collect taxes

Correct Answer: B

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Question (14)

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Even when wars occurred nearby, farmers were:

(A) Forced into battle
(B) Protected and allowed to continue farming
(C) Relocated permanently
(D) Exempt from cultivation

Correct Answer: B

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Question (15)

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Which occupation would most directly benefit from uninterrupted agriculture?

(A) Farmer
(B) Actor
(C) Messenger
(D) Sculptor

Correct Answer: A

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Question (16)

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Which of the following was NOT specifically mentioned as an artisan occupation?

(A) Blacksmith
(B) Potter
(C) Carpenter
(D) Sailor

Correct Answer: D

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Question (17)

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A blacksmith in Mauryan cities primarily worked with:

(A) Cloth
(B) Metal
(C) Wood
(D) Stone

Correct Answer: B

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Question (18)

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The presence of blacksmiths, potters, carpenters and jewellers suggests that Mauryan cities had:

(A) Diverse specialised occupations
(B) Only agricultural activity
(C) Limited economic life
(D) No trade connections

Correct Answer: A

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Question (19)

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Mauryan cities were described as having:

(A) Unplanned streets
(B) Well-planned streets with signage
(C) Underground roads
(D) Floating markets

Correct Answer: B

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Question (20)

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Street signage would have been most useful for:

(A) Navigation and organisation
(B) Irrigation
(C) Hunting
(D) Tax collection only

Correct Answer: A

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Question (11)

If rainfall occurred only in one season instead of two, the most likely effect would be:

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Question (12)

Why were famines relatively rare during the Mauryan period?

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Question (13)

Granaries were maintained mainly to:

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Question (14)

Even when wars occurred nearby, farmers were:

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Question (15)

Which occupation would most directly benefit from uninterrupted agriculture?

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Question (16)

Which of the following was NOT specifically mentioned as an artisan occupation?

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Question (17)

A blacksmith in Mauryan cities primarily worked with:

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Question (18)

The presence of blacksmiths, potters, carpenters and jewellers suggests that Mauryan cities had:

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Question (19)

Mauryan cities were described as having:

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Street signage would have been most useful for:

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